State Governor Ram Naik through his message had administered the Anti-Terrorism Day pledge at Raj Bhavan on the 25th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on Saturday morning.
In absence of Naik who was on leave, all other senior officials of Raj Bhawan also paid floral tributes to a portrait of Rajiv Gandhi, the sixth Prime Minister of India, who was assassinated by a female suicide bomber at Sriperumbudur on May 21, 1991. Principal Secretary to the Governor had "administered Anti-Terrorism Day Pledge to the officers and Staff of Raj Bhavan," by reading the message of Naik, an official release said.
In his message, Naik stressed on maintaining peace for man kind and to restore communal harmony by fighting with the subversive forces. He claimed that terrorism is not a problem for India alone but the whole world is now suffering with it. He added that only through joint efforts and commitment of everyone, the terror menace could be wiped out.
Anti-Terrorism Day was also observed at the Police Directorate here on Saturday morning. On the occasion the DGP Javeed Ahmed, along with other senior officials and employees of the DGO office took pledge to fight terrorism. They also paid floral tribute to the portrait of former Prime Minister. Javeed called the officers that besides curbing subversive activities, they should also pledge to uphold and promote peace and social harmony.
Meanwhile Gandhi was also remembered on his 25th death anniversary at Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) with several leaders paying homage at his Statue. According to UPCC spokesman, Sanjay Bajpai, an all religious prayer has been organised on the occasion. He said that leaders also reminded contribution of former prime minister and pledged that they will work on the path soon by Rajiv Gandhi and would not leave any stone unturned to fulfill his dreams. May 21 is observed across the country as Anti-Terrorism Day in the memory of Rajiv Gandhi who was assassinated by terrorists on this day in 1991.