Anti-terrorism pledge was administered on the occasion of Anti-Terrorism Day on Thursday to mark the death anniversary of the late former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna recipient, Rajiv Gandhi in Shimla.
On this occasion, the Shimla deputy commissioner Anupam Kashyap administered a pledge to the officials and employees to work unitedly against terrorism and violence. Officials and employees from various departments of the district administration were present at the event.
The Congress party also paid tributes to former PM at the party headquarters Rajiv Bhawan in Shimla.
Senior Congress leaders, party workers and supporters gathered at the state Congress headquarters to offer floral tributes to the late leader and remember his contribution to nation-building, technological advancement and youth empowerment.
Speaking to the media, Himachal Pradesh health minister Dhani Ram Shandil said the sacrifices made by national leaders for the country must always be remembered.
The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee organisational secretary Vinod Zinta said the day was observed as Anti-Terrorism Day because Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated while serving the nation.