First Mahatma Gandhi Bust Unveiled in Montana

Statue installed at University of Montana's Mike Mansfield Center

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The first bust of Mahatma Gandhi was installed at the prestigious Mike Mansfield Center of the University of Montana in Missoula. Governor of Montana Greg Gianforte and Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta jointly unveiled the bust of the Mahatma in a gathering of local officials.

Why it matters

The installation of the Gandhi bust at the University of Montana's Mansfield Center, named after a renowned statesman, represents an effort to honor the legacy of the Indian independence leader and promote unity and nonviolence in the state.

The details

The bust was unveiled in a ceremony attended by state and local officials. The Mansfield Center focuses on public policy, ethics, and leadership, making it an appropriate location to display a statue of the renowned pacifist and civil rights leader.

  • The bust was unveiled on March 4, 2026.

The players

Greg Gianforte

The Governor of Montana.

Prakash Gupta

The Consul General of India in Seattle.

Mike Mansfield Center

A prestigious public policy center at the University of Montana in Missoula.

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The takeaway

The installation of the Gandhi bust at the University of Montana's Mansfield Center represents an effort to honor the legacy of the Indian independence leader and promote unity and nonviolence in the state.