印度谴责在伦敦破坏甘地雕像的行为,称其为非暴力的耻辱。
India condemns vandalism of Gandhi statue in London, calling it a disgrace to nonviolence.
伦敦印度高级委员会谴责在塔维斯托克广场破坏圣雄甘地雕像的行为,称其为“骇人听闻”的行为,攻击非暴力原则,特别是在国际非暴力日前夕发生的。
The Indian High Commission in London condemned the vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Tavistock Square, calling it a "shameful" act that attacks the principle of nonviolence, especially as it occurred just days before the International Day of Nonviolence.
委员会表示深为关切,向地方当局紧急提出此事,并确认一个小组正在现场工作,以修复雕像。
The commission expressed deep concern, raised the matter urgently with local authorities, and confirmed a team is on-site working to restore the statue.
这起事件是继3月外交部长S Jaishankar访问时的紧张局势之后发生的,当时亲哈利斯坦尼的抗议者扰乱了事件,促使印度敦促联合王国履行其外交责任。
The incident follows earlier tensions during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit in March, when pro-Khalistani protesters disrupted events, prompting India to urge the UK to uphold its diplomatic responsibilities.
该雕像于1968年揭幕,长期以来象征着和平以及甘地的遗产。
The statue, unveiled in 1968, has long symbolized peace and Gandhi’s legacy.