Tokyo, Sep 27 (NationPress) The Indian diaspora in Japan on Saturday commemorated 'Vishwa Seva Pakhwada 2025' by paying sincere tributes to the victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, while also applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's significant role in advancing global peace.

The 'Seva Pakhwada', which runs from Prime Minister Modi's birthday on September 17 to the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on October 2, serves as a public service initiative aimed at spreading messages of peace and humanity worldwide.

In observance of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings, the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF), alongside members of the diaspora and Japanese NGOs representing Hiroshima survivors, laid floral tributes at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial.

The gathering rang the Peace Bell 75 times to echo Prime Minister Modi's vision for global peace and harmony. Participants expressed admiration for the Prime Minister's ongoing efforts to foster peace around the globe and his advocacy for conflict resolution and the cessation of wars.

The IMF delegation featured Rajya Sabha MP and IMF Convener Satnam Singh Sandhu, IMF Co-Founder Prof. Himani Sood, and Toshiko Tanaka, a member of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning group Nihon Hidankyo of atomic bomb survivors.

A third-generation survivor and the Managing Director of Peace Culture Village in Hiroshima, along with other members of the Indian diaspora, participated by laying wreaths at the memorial in a display of respect.

During the visit, IMF delegates and community members also formed a human chain in front of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, known as the Genbaku Dome, the only remaining structure near the hypocenter of the first atomic bombing on August 6, 1945.

This demonstration represented solidarity with the global movement against war and nuclear weapons.

In a notable gesture, several diaspora members donned masks of Prime Minister Modi, referring to him as a 'messiah for world peace.' They emphasized his message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', labeling it the 'greatest mantra for peace in the world.'

The atmosphere was filled with patriotism as attendees waved the Indian flag, sang 'Vande Mataram' and 'Maa Tujhe Salaam', and chanted slogans like 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram.'

Addressing the audience, Satnam Singh Sandhu remarked, 'In a world fraught with conflict, PM Modi is embodying the role of a global peacemaker to secure a brighter future for humanity. His unwavering commitment to world peace, unity, and harmony is evident in his belief that everyone deserves to live in peace and move towards a better tomorrow.'

Ehsan Wasi, hailing from Gujarat, Pakistan, also conveyed birthday wishes to PM Modi, commending his peace-promoting endeavors.

'We firmly believe that PM Modi is working towards peace. We envision a future represented by this Peace Bell, where the world is united as one. Modi ji's message is clear: there should be no wars, and all disputes must be settled through peace, tranquility, and love. Happy birthday to Modi ji and all of India from my side', he expressed.

Members of the diaspora reiterated that PM Modi's vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam encourages humanity to unite as one family transcending borders, languages, and ideologies.

They asserted that he has drawn on India's rich cultural heritage to demonstrate that the future lies not in war, but in peace and shared prosperity.