Anti-Terrorism Day 2023: National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on May 21 in the country. The day aims to spread peace and harmony over the boundaries and eradicate terrorism and its impacts. The first National Anti-Terrorism Day was first observed on May 21, 1991, under PM V.P Singh's government, after the assassination of India's seventh Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi.
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— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 21, 2023
When is Anti-Terrorism Day 2023 observed in India?
Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on May 21 every year with the objective of promoting national harmony, mitigating terrorism, and unity among people of all castes, creeds, etc.
The day also raises awareness about the violence perpetrated by terrorists and provides knowledge to the youth about terrorism and its impact on human suffering and lives. Also, make them aware of an anti-social act of terrorism.
Read in detail| Anti Terrorism Day 2023: History and Significance
Why is Anti-Terrorism Day 2023 observed in India?
On May 21, 1991, the official announcement was made following the assassination of India's former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. He was killed in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, during a terrorist operation by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
After the assassination, the V.P. Singh government decided to observe May 21 as Anti-Terrorism Day. On this day, a pledge is taken in all government offices, public undertakings, and other public institutions.
What is the importance of Anti-Terrorism Day 2023 in India?
Terrorism poses a serious threat to democracy, the rule of law, and the exercise of fundamental rights. So, National Anti-Terrorism Day is an important day in India because it urges people to be vigilant and careful in their daily lives. It spreads the message of peace and encourages people to put aside their differences and coexist peacefully. It helps us understand the significance of keeping social peace.
How Anti-Terrorism Day 2023 will be observed in India?
This year, the day falls on a Sunday, which is a closed holiday for Central Government offices. So, there are no official announcements for the celebration of the day.
In the year 2022, it was on Saturday. And to avoid inconvenience to the employees who travel a long distance to come to the office on Saturday, it was decided that the "pledge-taking ceremony" in the offices of the Central Government would be held on Friday (May 20, 2022).
However, if Saturday is not a holiday for the State or UT government, then the 'pledge-taking ceremony' will be held on May 21, 2022. It will be preferably held in the forenoon.
It is also stated that, in order to protect the participants' and organizers' safety and to avoid public gatherings, officials may be advised to take the pledge solemnly in their rooms or offices. A copy of the "pledge" both in English and Hindi is enclosed (Annexure).
Also, considering the importance of the occasion, various ways to propagate the message of anti-terrorism will be followed, including digital and social media platforms.
Anti-Terrorism Day 2023: Quotes
1. "Killing innocent people in the name of God is the highest insult to God." - Amit Ray
2. "Terrorism has no religion, terrorists have no religion and they are friends of no religion." - Manmohan Singh
3. “The World will not Change unless You Change the World.” - Taitusi Williams Savou
4. “Those who concoct violence in the name of God are nothing but retarded.” -
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