Overview
- The statue at Guruvayur Bio Park was unveiled by Municipal Chairman M Krishnadas and IAS officer Divya S Iyer.
- The piece retains Gandhi’s spectacles and walking stick, yet many locals and online viewers say it lacks a recognisable likeness.
- The LDF-led municipality backs the sculptor’s abstract approach and says the work will be completed to better reflect Gandhi.
- Opposition parties and cultural groups demand removal or accountability as images circulate widely and draw ridicule on social media.
- KSU Thrissur district president Gokul has filed a complaint with the District Collector seeking action, with no removal decision reported.