National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025: Anti-Terrorism Day, observed annually on May 21 throughout the country, serves as a wake-up call to reflect on the danger of terrorism and its effect on the country as a whole. It was on this day in 1991 when former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a suicide bomber from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Sriperumbudur. The objective of this day is to wean people away from terrorism and stand united against the menace of violence.
Operation Sindoor Redefines Terrorism
As we mark this occasion in 2025, India’s recent triumph in Operation Sindoor stands out as a strong illustration of how a nation fights back against terrorism united. Rajiv Gandhi’s brutal killing has shown the world that terrorism doesn’t respect boundaries and that it can go beyond anything and everything.
As Operation Sindoor redefines Terrorism, many programmes are scheduled to be held throughout the country to highlight the ill effects of violence and terrorism. A recent step taken by India to create a global consensus and give a befitting reply against terrorism in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor is:
All-Party Delegations To Carry To The World India’s Strong Message Of Zero-Tolerance Against Terrorism
A seven-member all-party delegation is set to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council, later this month in the context of Operation Sindoor and India’s continued fight against cross-border terrorism. The following Members of Parliament will lead the seven delegations: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, BJP leader Baijayant Panda, DMK leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, and Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Eknath Shinde.
Honouring The Legacy Of Rajiv Gandhi
Let’s mark this significant occasion by remembering and honouring Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi by recommitting to his dream of a peaceful India. As we observe National Anti-Terrorism Day in 2025, let’s also not forget the bravery of our Indian armed forces and martyred soldiers who made Operation Sindoor a success and told the world, loud and clear, that India will not tolerate terrorism. Here are some inspirational and Memorable quotes by Rajiv Gandhi to mark this day:
“The terrorists are busy in and outside the country in such activities which are a danger to the unity and integrity of the country.”
“India is an old country but a young nation…I am young and I too have a dream, I dream of India Strong, Independent, Self-Reliant and in the front rank of the nations of the world, in the service of mankind.”
“There has to be a national consensus. We cannot legislate without overwhelming national consensus that religious and communal groups should be totally banned from politics.”
“She was a mother not only to me but to the whole nation. She served the Indian people to the last drop of her blood.”
