Lok Sabha Pays Homage to Hiroshima and Nagasaki Victims

The Indian Lok Sabha paid tributes to the victims of the 1945 atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, observing a moment of silence and reaffirming their commitment to global peace. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla noted the prolonged suffering caused by the bombings.

On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha paid tributes to the victims of the 1945 atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, tragically killing and injuring thousands.

The atomic bombs were dropped on August 6 in Hiroshima and August 9 in Nagasaki during World War II.

Reflecting on the victims, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla remarked that even decades later, people continue to suffer from the impacts. The commitment to global peace was reaffirmed by the House.

In a solemn moment, members of the House stood and observed a moment of silence in respect for those killed and affected by the bombings. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal later shared a video of the tribute on social media platform X.

''Today, Lok Sabha, the Lower House of Parliament of India, paid tributes to the victims of atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The House reaffirmed our commitment to a world free of weapons of mass destruction,'' Jaiswal posted.