21st
May is observed as Anti Terrorism Day every year. The objective behind
the observance of this day is to wean away people, especially the youth
from terrorism and the cult of violence by highlighting the sufferings
of common people and showing how it is prejudicial to the national
interest. The important feature of observance of the Anti Terrorism Day
is the Pledge Taking Ceremony.
PLEDGE
We,
the people of India, having abiding faith in our country’s tradition of
non-violence and tolerance, hereby solemnly affirm to oppose with our
strength, all forms of terrorism and violence. We pledge to uphold and
promote peace, social harmony, and understanding among all fellow human
beings and fight the forces of disruption threatening human lives and
values.