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Gandhi
statue unveiled at Australian university
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 06:07:20 PM,
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More than six decades have passed since Mahatma Gandhi was killed,
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Thousands visit his memorial at Rajghat
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Sydney:
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi has been unveiled at the University of
New South Wales in Sydney, as a symbol of Australia's close
relations with the Indian community.
The bronze sculpture and a collection of books are a gift from
India to the people of New South Wales and the University, a
statement from the university said Tuesday.
Amit Dasgupta, consul-general of India in Sydney, said it was in
acknowledgement of the work being done by the university in
providing a safe environment for Indian students.
Dasgupta said education and globalisation are both key in
spreading messages against violence.
"Gandhi was born in India, but he belongs to each and every one of
you," Dasgupta said.
Dasgupta, Vice-Chancellor Fred Hilmer and New South Wales
Treasurer Eric Roozendaal unveiled the sculpture at a ceremony
attended by people from the Indian and other communities.
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