May 21, the death anniversary of ex-prime minister of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi is also observed as Anti Terrorism Day all over the country. Terrorism, the most heinous crime by the mankind against the mankind has become the biggest fear for Indians today and of course every citizen of the country is responsible for driving out this phantom of fear. Fighting against this crime has become the moral duty of every India.

At the same time whole nation mourn two minutes of silence to mark solidarity with the world in its fight against terrorism and of course memorize Shri Rajiv Gandhi, the ex prime minister of the country who’s lost to the country was also the result of this intimidating menace called TERRORISM.

Anti Terrorism Day is observed every year on May 21 to promote peace and harmony in the nation. Different committees across the country organize various seminars on drive to create awareness about the danger caused by this unmerciful act of terrorism.  The main aim of observing Anti Terrorism Day is to wean away the Indian youth from such dreadful forces threatening human lives.

  Even anti-terrorism or anti-violence pledge is also taken in all the government offices, public sector undertakings and other public institutions. There is also need of more serious thoughts on the observance of Anti Terrorism Day and in order to successfully accomplish the aim of Anti Terrorism Day.

The objective behind observance of the Day is to wean away the youth from the terrorist/violence cult by highlighting the suffering of the common people and showing how it is prejudicial to the national interest, a Home Ministry official said.

Voluntary organisations, social and cultural bodies are also conducting several programme to highlight the ill effects of violence and terrorism.