Anti-Terrorism Day 2023: On May 21, Anti-Terrorism Day is celebrated every year to provide knowledge to the youth about terrorism and its impact on human lives and suffering. This day also raises awareness among people about an anti-social act of terrorism. The objective of the day is to promote national harmony, mitigate terrorism and unite people of all castes, creeds and sexes. The day matters when it comes to “terrorism.”
Every day we learn about some terrorist act through the newspaper or television. Basically, terrorists want to create fear in the minds of common people. Without any remorse they kill thousands of people because they have no conscience.
It is necessary to spread the message of humanity and peace. The Indian Government has taken the step of celebrating Anti-Terrorism every year to highlight the importance of fighting against terrorist activities.
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Why is Anti-Terrorist Day celebrated on May 21?
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The official announcement of National Anti-Terrorism Day was made after the assassination of the seventh Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, on May 21, 1991. He was assassinated in Tamil Nadu in a campaign by a terrorist. Then, under Vice President Singh’s government, the Center decided to observe May 21 as Anti-Terror Day. On this day, the anti-terrorist commitment is assumed in all government offices, public sector companies and other public institutions, etc.
The story behind this.
Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi went to Sriperumbudur, a place in Tamil Nadu, to attend a rally. He was approached by a woman who was a member of the terrorist group Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE). She had explosives under her clothes and approached PM and leaned down as if she wanted to touch her feet. Suddenly a bomb explosion occurred which killed PM and approximately 25 people. This is the domestic terrorism that had created fear and our country lost the prime minister.
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What are the objectives behind the celebration of Anti-Terrorism Day?
- Spread the message of peace and humanity.
- Raise awareness among people about these terrorist groups and how they plan to terrorize.
- Promote unity among the people by planting a seed of unity among the people.
- Furthermore, providing education and training to the youth will prevent them from joining different terrorist groups.
- Raise awareness in the country about the danger of terrorism, violence and its dangerous effect on people, society and the entire country.
How is Anti-Terrorist Day celebrated?
- The aforementioned objectives are achieved by organizing debates or discussions in schools, colleges and universities about the dangers of terrorism and violence.
- Mass educational programs are carried out to highlight the harmful effects of terrorism and its consequences.
- The central government and the state government organize demonstrations and parades to protect the people from the effects of terrorism.
- Paying homage to the late Prime Minister through special marches and people gathering to pay homage to Rajiv Gandhi. In several schools, colleges, government and private offices, people bow their heads and remain silent for two minutes.
MHA has also suggested that considering the importance and solemnity of the occasion, innovative ways of propagating the anti-terrorism message through digital and social media platforms can be considered.
We cannot forget the famous attack on the World Trade Center, which was a terrorist attack. The November 26, 2011 attack in Mumbai is also no exception in this regard. Therefore, Anti-Terrorist Day expresses anger and shows solidarity with humanity. Terrorism is an act that causes loss of life and fear of death among people due to the terrible acts of terrorists. Without a doubt it is an attack on the rights of human beings. Therefore, we must unite and eliminate it by spreading love, care, etc.
It is correctly said that “Terrorists have no religion. They only understand the language of devastation.”
National Anti-Terrorism Day is an important day in India as it urges people to be alert and careful in their daily lives. It promotes peace by encouraging people to leave their differences behind and coexist harmoniously. It makes us realize how important it is to keep society peaceful.
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