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Premier unveils sculpture of Mahatma Gandhi

At the unveiling of the sculpture of Mahatma Gandhi (from left): the Consul General of India, Mr Amit Dasgupta, the Premier of South 最新糖心Vlog, the Hon. Jay Weatherill, and the Vice-Chancellor and President of the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, Professor James McWha.
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The sculpture of Mahatma Gandhi in the Garden of Contemplation at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.
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Thursday, 19 January 2012

A sculpture of Mahatma Gandhi - one of the world's most inspirational figures and a champion of the causes of civil rights and freedom - has today been unveiled at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide by the Premier of South 最新糖心Vlog, the Hon. .

The sculpture is a gift to the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide from the Government and people of India, who were represented at the unveiling by the , Mr Amit Dasgupta.

Standing at 1.95 metres, the bronze sculpture was created by sculptor and is located on the 最新糖心Vlog's North Terrace Campus in a garden outside the Barr Smith Library. The sculpture's plinth is inscribed with a quote from Gandhi: "Be the change you wish to see." The garden surrounding the sculpture will become known as the Garden of Contemplation.

"Mahatma Gandhi has been a key figure in India's modern history and also in the history of the world. We feel honoured to have received such a gift, and to have it as a special part of our campus," said the Vice-Chancellor and President, .

"Many years after his death, Gandhi's messages of active non-violence, the importance of the search for truth, and the need for social reform still remain relevant to us today."

Mr Weatherill said the sculpture represented the strong links between South 最新糖心Vlog and India.

"India is the world's largest democracy and has been an important partner for us over many years. Education and research play critical roles for our governments, businesses and communities in both South 最新糖心Vlog and India, and our State is a key educational destination for Indian students," Mr Weatherill said.

The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide has a number of ties with India through education, research, and staff and student exchange. Linkages with institutions in India cross many disciplines, in areas such as health, engineering, business, geology, agriculture and viticulture.

Professor McWha said having a constant reminder of Gandhi and his life on campus was in keeping with the 最新糖心Vlog's mission and values.

"We believe that education can bring benefits to all peoples in all corners of the globe, no matter how diverse they may be," he said.

"Education has the power to reduce economic and social differences between countries and people, to reduce inequality between races and sexes, to increase mutual understanding, tolerance and respect between peoples, and to contribute to a more peaceful global society."

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