- Anti-Terrorism Day is observed every year on May 21 to promote peace and harmony in the nation.
- On National Anti-Terrorism Day, we also remember our soldiers, who sacrificed their lives for us.
- This day is observed in order to commemorate India’s youngest former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s death anniversary.
- The honourable man was appointed as India’s sixth Prime Minister. He served the nation from 1984 to 1989.
- On May 21, 1991, Rajiv Gandhi, India’s former Prime Minister, was assassinated by a human bomb in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.
- A woman, who was a suicide bomber and an internal part of the Liberation of Tamil Tiger Eelam (LTTE), a notorious terrorist organisation, approached Rajiv Gandhi during his campaign.
- As an excuse to put garland, and to touch Mr. Gandhi’s feet, she came near him, that’s when an explosion took place.
- 25 people lost their lives during the assassination. Post that year, the National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed each year so that no other innocent man losses their life by the wrath of terrorism and violence.
- The government and various other organizations on the occasion of National Anti-Terrorism Day conduct various events, programmes and campaigns to educate people about leading a peaceful life without engaging in any terrorist activities whatsoever.
- To practice the feeling of Nationalism/ National Integration, and also raise awareness of how to protect themselves. On this day, in all government and private offices, and other business undertakings, a pledge is taken.
