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National Anti-Terrorism Day - May 21

May 23 , 2021 1227 days 1040 0
  • In India, the National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi.
  • The day is also observed to spread the message of peace, harmony, and humankind and to promote unity among the people.
  • Rajiv Gandhi was India’s youngest Prime Minister.
  • He was appointed as the sixth Prime Minister of the country and served the nation from 1984 to 1989.
  • He was assassinated on May 21, 1991, by a human bomb.
  • Under the V.P. Singh government, the centre has decided to observe 21st May as Anti-Terrorism Day.

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