New Delhi : Kharge Peace Day message emphasizes Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of ‘Ahimsa’ as a cure for hatred and violence. He urged citizens to embrace non-violence and unity amid global conflicts.
Kharge delivered this message while marking the International Day of Peace. On X, he wrote, “…as conflict and division scar our world, let us reaffirm our pledge to uphold peace, non-violence, and unity. Gandhi ji’s timeless philosophy of Ahimsa offers a remedy to hatred and violence – an eternal value rooted in India’s civilizational ethos.”
He added that India’s legacy of championing peace and dialogue reminds everyone that embracing diversity and fostering inclusive cooperation remain the strongest tools against war and inequality.
Kharge also shared a quote from India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru: “Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul.”
The International Day of Peace, also called World Peace Day, occurs every year on September 21. The United Nations established it to strengthen the ideals of peace among nations and people.
The 2025 theme, “Act Now for a Peaceful World”, urges individuals, communities, and nations to take immediate and concrete action to address global challenges and build peace.
In a video message, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “Our warring world is crying out for peace. Lives are being ripped apart, childhoods extinguished, and human dignity discarded amidst the cruelty of war. Let’s silence the guns, end the suffering & build bridges. Peace cannot wait.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also greeted people on the occasion. On X, he wrote, “Heartfelt greetings to the residents of the state on ‘World Peace Day’! Global peace and the advancement of humanity follow the eternal ideal of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, guiding us from conflicts to solutions. Let us internalize this mantra and build a society enriched with cooperation, goodwill, and harmony.”
The day reminds everyone that peace involves more than the absence of war. It also requires justice, equality, and kindness for all.
–IANS
