NEW DELHI, Oct. 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several senior cabinet members extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Vijayadashami on Tuesday, highlighting the festival's enduring message of righteousness, truth, and the triumph of good over evil.
In a message shared on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi expressed hope that the festival, also known as Dussehra, would instil renewed determination among citizens and bring peace and prosperity across the country.
"May this festival of victory, filled with joy and faith, imbue everyone’s resolve with renewed strength," the Prime Minister wrote, wishing that every life be enriched with success and happiness. He also shared a Sanskrit verse describing Lord Rama as the embodiment of righteousness, truth, and valour.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the values of duty and moral integrity associated with the occasion. Accompanying his message with an animated depiction of Lord Rama, Shah noted that Vijayadashami inspires citizens to adhere firmly to the path of righteousness and duty.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the festival as a celebration of India's cultural and civilisational heritage, expressing hope that the occasion would foster greater social harmony, peace, and mutual goodwill. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also issued greetings, calling on people to reject negativity and follow the ideals of Lord Rama in service of the public good.
Vijayadashami marks the culmination of the Navratri festival and commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of dharma over adharma. The festival is celebrated across the country with prayers, traditional rituals, and the public burning of effigies of Ravana.
