May 21: Anti-Terrorism Day Observed

May 21, the death anniversary of ex-PM of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi is also observed as Anti Terrorism Day all over the country. It was on May 21, 1991 that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi fell to the designs of terrorists.
Objective:

• Observe Death anniversary of ex-PM of India Mr. Rajiv Gandhi
• The Day is observed to bring forth awareness in the nation among all sections of people, about the danger of terrorism, violence and its dangerous effect on the people, the society and the nation as a whole.

On this day an Anti-terrorism pledge is taken in all government offices, PSUs and other public institutions.

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012