New Jersey, June 12 -- A peace campaign led by Jain spiritual leader Acharya Lokesh received official recognition in the United States after the Mayor of Egg Harbor Township in New Jersey honoured him for his efforts to promote global peace and interfaith harmony.

At a ceremony held at the City Council Hall in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, Mayor Laura Pfrommer presented a civic proclamation to Acharya Lokesh, founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and the World Peace Center, New Delhi.

The proclamation recognised Acharya Lokesh's work through the "We Support Peace" campaign, an initiative aimed at encouraging dialogue, non-violence and peaceful coexistence across communities and nations.

Speaking at the event, Mayor Pfrommer said the ...