Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen declared December 6 "A Day of Remembrance for Mahatma Gandhi" in the state, as stated in a consulate press release.

• The governor also unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Governor's Office within the historic Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln. 
• This is the first such installation across nine states under the Indian Consulate in Seattle's jurisdiction.
• The consulate's press release called Gandhi as a worldwide symbol of peace, non-violence and justice, who has influenced numerous individuals and movements globally through his dedication to truth and human dignity.