Prime Minister Narendra Modi while unveiling a bust of Mahatma Gandhi, an apostle of peace, in Japan said that people still get frightened when they hear about Hiroshima.Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Japan for the G7 summit on Friday, made those remarks after unveiling a 42-inch bronze bust of Gandhi in Hiroshima. According to reports, the bust site is close to the famous A-Bomb Dome, which is frequented by thousands of residents and tourists each day and is located near the Motoyasu River.Notably, Gandhis bust was placed there as a symbol of support for nonviolence and peace. On August 6, 1945, the US carried out the first nuclear assault on Hiroshima, obliterating the city and killing almost 140,000 people. When speaking to the media, Prime Minister Modi noted that the name “Hiroshima” still causes fear around the world.Reportedly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by Japans Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the G7 summit as a guest, representing a Hiroshima constituency in the House of Representatives.As a gesture of peace and goodwill between India and Japan and in honour of Prime Minister Modis visit to the city for the G7 meeting, India gave the bust to Hiroshima.Taking it to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, “Unveiled Mahatma Gandhis bust in Hiroshima. This bust in Hiroshima gives a very important message. The Gandhian ideals of peace and harmony reverberate globally and give strength to millions.” After unveiling the bust PM Modi paid floral tributes to Gandhi.Unveiled Mahatma Gandhis bust in Hiroshima. This bust in Hiroshima gives a very important message. The Gandhian ideals of peace and harmony reverberate globally and give strength to millions. pic.twitter.com/22vVjHlzgn— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2023PM Modi also thanked the mayor of the city and the government of Japan for the opportunity to unveil the Gandhi bust and said that he will look forward to non-violence through this.“It is a great moment for me to know that the Bodhi tree that I gifted to the Japanese prime minister has been planted here in Hiroshima so that people can understand the importance of peace when they come here. I pay my respect to Mahatma Gandhi,” Modi said.Ram Vanji Sutar, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award, created the bronze bust that is 42 inches tall. Arindam Bagchi, a spokesman for the Ministry of external affairs, said the figure was an appropriate homage to a city that stands for humanitys desire for peace.Gandhi lived a life committed to nonviolence and peace. According to a statement from the External Affairs Ministry, the area “truly resonates with the principles and life of Gandhiji, which continue to inspire the world and its leaders.”Bilateral talks between PM Modi and PM KishidaAs part of his bilateral discussions with PM Kishida, PM Modi also discussed methods to coordinate G7 and G20 initiatives to address different global concerns. On the first leg of his three-nation journey to Japan, Papua New Guinea, and Australia, Modi landed in Hiroshima on Friday. He is scheduled to participate in over 40 engagements during this time. Notably, PM Modi is on a visit from May 19 to May 21, in Hiroshima to attend the global issues.As per sources, PM Modi is likely to address global issues such as the security of food, fertiliser, and energy.With some of the world leaders in attendance at the Hiroshima G7 Summit, he will have private discussions with Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Canada.
