STATUE OF MAHATMA GANDHI FOR LEICESTER

Early day motion 2190, tabled 29 October 2007 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 2 members.

That this House supports the campaign for a statue of Mahatma Gandhi to be erected in the City of Leicester; believes that the statue would celebrate the life and work of Gandhi as a leading figure of non-violent resistance and as a champion of inter-cultural harmony and co-operation; notes that this October is the 138th anniversary of his birth; and further believes that Leicester's strong and diverse community makes it an ideal location for this statue.

Signatures by party: Labour 2.