National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed annually on May 21st in remembrance of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination on May 21st, 1991.
Rajiv Gandhi was killed by a suicide bomber from the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai.
Rajiv Gandhi assumed office as Prime Minister after the assassination of his mother, Indira Gandhi, on October 31, 1984.
In 1987, Rajiv Gandhi had sent Indian peacekeeping forces to Sri Lanka to establish peace.
National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed to raise awareness about the serious consequences of terrorism and the importance of maintaining peace, unity, and security.
Anti-Terrorism Day in India was established by the VP Singh government in memory of Rajiv Gandhi.
On this day, victims of terrorism are honoured and various organisations and educational institutions organize debates, discussions and seminars on the impact of terrorism.
