आश्विन १६, २०८२ / 2025-10-01
Kathmandu, August 6 — The international community marks the World Day for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons today, a date chosen with profound significance. On this day in 1945, exactly 80 years ago, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, unleashing destruction unlike anything the world had ever seen. In a matter of seconds, the city was engulfed in flames, and by the end of that year, around 140,000 lives were lost — including women, children, the elderly, and countless civilians.
Those who survived the initial blast were left to suffer unbearable pain — from horrific burns and radiation sickness to starvation and psychological trauma. Just three days later, the U.S. dropped a second bomb on Nagasaki, causing even more devastation. The attack was neither provoked nor justified, and it inflicted another wave of unimaginable suffering.
That August morning forced the world to confront a terrible reality: weapons of mass destruction can annihilate entire cities in an instant, reducing vibrant human lives to ash and silence. The bombing of Hiroshima was more than a military act — it was a chilling display of power, a moment when humanity’s values were sacrificed at the altar of political strategy.
We mourn for those lost — innocent people who became victims of what many consider a brutal experiment and a warning shot to the world. The cries of children, the tears of mothers, the shadows burned into walls — these are not distant memories. They are stark reminders. Reminders that nuclear weapons are not tools of deterrence, but terrifying symbols of annihilation and a threat to the survival of our civilization.
Eighty years later, the call to eliminate nuclear weapons remains as urgent as ever. Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki is not just about honoring the past — it is about ensuring such horror is never repeated. No justification exists for the use of nuclear weapons or any form of aggression that risks humanity’s future.
A world gripped by nuclear fear cannot be truly secure. True peace requires not only treaties and diplomatic efforts but a sincere global commitment to disarmament and mutual trust. Peace is not a destination but a daily choice — one that governments and individuals alike must make.
As we reflect today, we reaffirm: the memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki demands action. It urges us to build a future where nuclear weapons belong only to history books — a future where the wounds of the past become the foundation of lasting peace.
Let us never forget: the atomic bombings were not just explosions — they were deep, enduring scars upon the soul of humanity.
