Counter-Terrorism Day 2023: May 21 of each year is Counter-Terrorism Day aimed at educating young people about terrorism and its impact on human suffering and lives. This day also makes people aware of the anti-social act of terrorism. The purpose of this day is to promote national harmony, reduce terrorism and unite people of all classes, creeds and genders. Day is important while being ‘terrible’.
Every day we learn about one act of terrorism or another from the press or TV. Basically, terrorists want to create fear in the minds of ordinary people. They kill thousands of people without remorse because they have no conscience.
It is necessary to propagate the message of humanity and peace. The Government of India has taken the annual war on terror anniversary step to highlight the importance of fighting terrorist activities.
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Why is Anti-Terrorism Day celebrated on May 21?
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The official declaration of National Day Against Terror came after the assassination of the seventh Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi on May 21, 1991. He was killed in Tamil Nadu during a campaign of terror. Then, under the government of VP Singh, the center decided to celebrate May 21 as Anti-Terrorism Day. On this day, at all government offices, public sector companies and other public institutions, etc., the oath to fight against terrorism is taken.
History behind it.
Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi went to Sriperumbudur, a location in Tamil Nadu to attend the rally. In front of him was a woman who had been a member of the terrorist group Liberation of Tamil Tigers in Eelam (LTTE). She had explosives under her clothes and approached the Prime Minister and bent down as if she wanted to touch his leg. A bomb suddenly exploded, killing the Prime Minister and about 25 people. It was internal terrorism that created fear and our country lost its prime minister.
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What are the goals behind celebrating Anti-Terrorism Day?
- To spread the message of peace and humanity.
- To raise people’s awareness about these terrorist groups and how they plan terrorism.
- Promote unity among people by sowing the seeds of solidarity among the people.
- In addition, providing education and training to young people will prevent them from joining various terrorist groups.
- Create awareness in the country about the risk of terrorism, violence and its dangerous effects on people, society and the country as a whole.
How is Anti-Terrorism Day celebrated?
- The aforementioned goals are achieved by holding debates or discussions in schools, colleges and universities about the dangers of terrorism and violence.
- Mass education programs are organized to highlight the ill effects of terrorism and its consequences.
- The central and state governments organize rallies and marches to convince people of the impact of terrorism.
- Honor the late Prime Minister with special marches and rally people to pay homage to Rajiv Gandhi. In some schools, colleges, government and private offices, people bow their heads in silence for two minutes.
The MHA also suggests that when considering the importance and severity of the occasion, creative ways to spread the message of counterterrorism through social and digital media can be considered.
We cannot forget the famous attack on the World Trade Center that was a terrorist attack. The November 26 Mumbai attacks were no exception in this regard. So, Anti-Terrorism Day expresses anger and shows solidarity with humanity. Terrorism is the act of causing loss of life and fear of death to people by the terrible actions of terrorists. Undoubtedly, it is an attack on human rights. So we should get rid of it together by spreading love, care, etc.
It is precisely said that “Terrorists have no religion. They only understand the language of destruction.”
National Terrorism Day is an important day in India as it calls for vigilance and caution in daily life. It promotes peace by encouraging people to see beyond their differences and live in harmony. This made us realize the importance of maintaining peace in society.
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