North Dakota unveiled its first-ever life-size statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Peace Park in Bismarck, marking a milestone in India-US ties. The ceremony was attended by local dignitaries and Indian-American community members, with school students singing Gandhi. North Dakota: The first-ever life-size statue of Mahatma Gandhi in North Dakota was unveiled at Peace Park in Bismarck on Thursday (local time), marking a significant milestone in India-North Dakota friendship and highlighting the enduring.