Kharge Marks International Day of Peace With Call to Reaffirm Non-Violence and Unity
He invoked Gandhi’s Ahimsa to cast non-violence as central to India’s identity.
Overview
- On September 21, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge posted on X urging people to uphold peace, non-violence and unity.
- He said embracing diversity and inclusive cooperation are the strongest tools against war and inequality.
- Kharge’s message referenced India’s legacy of dialogue and framed Ahimsa as a remedy to hatred and violence.
- This year’s UN observance carries the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” emphasizing urgent collective action.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently called for efforts to tackle root causes of conflict and to protect civilians.