Anti Terrorism Day 2022: Date, Importance and Significance
Sakshi Education
Anti Terrorism Day is observed on the death anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi each year on May 21. Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in a suicide bombing, by a woman belonging to the Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) terrorist troop.
Anti Terrorism Day 2022: Date, Importance and Significance
The Anti-Terrorism Day is observed to spread the message of peace
It is a day to promote unity among the people of India.
It is also observed to prevent the young generation from getting involved with terror groups
This day also reminds the sacrifices made by the people, soldiers and policemen to save the nation from terrorist attacks.
On Anti Terrorism Day pledge is taken in all government offices, public sector undertakings and other public organizations.
"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 understand among all fellow human beings and fight the forces of disruption threatening human lives and values."
