Youth Peace Conference Held in Udaipur on Hiroshima Day under Shantipeeth Institute
Udaipur, August 2025 – Even after eight decades of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki tragedy, the world’s inability to find a universally accepted path to peace stands as a failure of human civilisation. Yet, humanity itself remains undefeated. Today, every conscious and responsible individual is concerned about global well-being, but unfortunately, global political leaders remain largely unaffected by public opinion. As long as people’s voices fail to influence global politics, the threat of war will continue to loom large.
These sentiments were expressed by several speakers at the Youth Peace Conference organised by Shantipeeth Institute on the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima tragedy, held at the auditorium of Government Residency Girls Senior Secondary School, Udaipur.
Chief Guest and Udaipur Rural MLA Phool Singh Meena said that India has always stood for peace and that society at large seeks harmony. He emphasised that the peaceful paths shown by sages and philosophers are timeless and relevant even today. Inviting youth to join Shantipeeth’s “Live and Let Live” mission, he advocated for tree plantation through the “One Tree in Mother’s Name” campaign, calling it a true act of peace.
Shantipeeth founder and general secretary Anant Ganesh Trivedi stated that the Indian sage tradition offers a foundation of mutual trust and unity among nations, enabling the search for universally accepted solutions. He warned that peace will remain uncertain as long as the innocent continue to die. Highlighting environmental tragedies, he added that today’s world is forced to live in fear, which is a form of modern slavery—and discovering inner peace is the spiritual mission of the present era.
Presiding over the session, former Municipal Commissioner and art scholar Dinesh Kothari discussed the dual nature of nuclear energy, describing it as both destructive and creative. He urged the creation of an environment that encourages responsible use of such power.
Social worker and Samidha Foundation head Chandra Gupta Singh Chauhan encouraged the youth to envision and build a new world—one free from violence, terror, and existential threats.
Other speakers included Ranjana Mishra, Principal of Residency School, and Dr. Jayshree Singh, Head of the English Department at BN University. Students of St. Anthony’s School performed a play, while students from St. Teresa, Scholar Arena, and Central Academy shared their thoughts and sang peace songs.
Cadets from Raj Naval College, Alok Panchvati, MMP School, Government Railway Training School, and others participated in a peace rally that culminated at the venue.
The event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp before the idol of Goddess Sharda. Participants stood and pledged their commitment to national unity, environmental protection, justice, world peace, and nuclear disarmament. A two-minute silence was observed in tribute to the departed souls, followed by a peace chant. The event concluded with the national anthem.
Dr. Bhupendra Sharma conducted the programme, and Dr. Kamal Singh Rathore, Head of the Pharmacy Department at BN University, delivered the vote of thanks.
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