National Anti Terrorism Day- History and Goal
Every May 21, India observes National Anti-Terrorism Day. The goal of this day is to keep young people away from terrorism and the cult of violence by stressing regular people’s suffering and how it damages national interests. Former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on this date in 1991.
National Anti Terrorism Day 2022 Theme
The theme for this year’s National Anti-Terrorism Day has not yet been released, but you can check the last year’s 2021 Anti-Terrorism Day. Last year’s theme was “Homage To Heroes Who Died Fighting Terrorists”.
Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on May 21, the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Terrorists assassinated him on this day in 1991 as he was campaigning for the Congress party in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. The Anti-Terrorism Day remembers and honours the sacrifices made by thousands of military and security officials in the fight against terrorism in order to safeguard India’s citizens.
History of Anti-Terrorism Day
Following the assassination of India’s seventh Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, on May 21, 1991, the official declaration of National Anti-Terrorism Day was made. He was killed during a terrorist campaign in Tamil Nadu. The center then decided to designate May 21st as Anti-Terrorism Day during the administration of V.P. Singh.
Objectives of Anti-Terrorism Day
The goal of Anti-Terrorism Day is to promote the public sensation of terrorism’s anti-social deportment while moreover disseminating the message of peace, humanism, unity, and harmony. Terrorism, in all of its forms and manifestations, jeopardizes national security as well as international stability and prosperity. It is a persistent global threat that knows no borders, ethnicities, or faiths, and it is an issue that the international polity must address.
The Pledge for Anti-Terrorism Day
“We, the people of India, having abiding faith in our country’s tradition of non-violence and tolerance, hereby solemnly affirm to oppose with our strength, all forms of terrorism and violence. We pledge to uphold and promote peace, social harmony, and understanding among all fellow human beings and fight the forces of disruption threatening human lives and values.”
How is National Anti-Terrorism Day observed?
- The objectives are met by organizing debates or discussions in schools, colleges, and universities about the dangers of terrorism and violence.
- Mass education campaigns are held to highlight the negative consequences of terrorism and the chaos that ensues.
- Rallies and parades are organized by the Central Government and state governments to educate the public about the dangers of terrorism.
- Rajiv Gandhi is being honored with special marches and gatherings of people.
The primary objective of this day is to steer young people away from terrorism and the cult of violence by emphasising the suffering of ordinary people and demonstrating how it harms national interests.
National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on May 21st.
Rajiv Gandhi, India’s seventh Prime Minister, was assassinated on May 21, 1991. He was killed during a terrorist campaign in Tamil Nadu.
The goal of Anti-Terrorism Day is to raise awareness of terrorism’s anti-social acts while also spreading a message of peace, humanity, unity, and harmony among people.
Under the V.P. Singh administration, the center declared May 21st as Anti-Terrorism Day.
