President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Vijayadashami, highlighting the festival’s message of righteousness, truth and the victory of good over evil.
In her message on the eve of Vijayadashami, President Murmu greeted Indians living in the country and abroad and urged citizens to uphold morality and duty.
“The festival of Vijayadashami has a special significance. It symbolises the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana. Lord Ram is revered as the embodiment of righteousness and moral conduct. This festival celebrates the triumph of Dharma and justice over Adharma and injustice,” she said.
The President called on citizens to uphold the ideals of India’s cultural traditions and contribute to an inclusive society and a developed nation.
“On this sacred occasion, I extend my heartfelt wishes for the happiness, good health and well-being of all citizens,” she added.
Vice President Radhakrishnan also conveyed his wishes through X. “On the auspicious occasions of Dussehra and Vijayadashami, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens and Indian diaspora across the world,” he said.
PM Modi wished happiness, prosperity and success for everyone, expressing hope that the occasion would strengthen people’s resolve.
“Heartfelt greetings of Vijayadashami to you all. May this festival of victory, filled with joy and faith, imbue everyone’s resolve with renewed strength. May every life be enriched with happiness, prosperity, and success—this is my sincere wish,” he said in a post on X.
In another post, the Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse describing Lord Rama as the embodiment of righteousness, steadfast resolve, truth and valour, and the protector of all realms.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the festival inspired people to remain steadfast on the path of righteousness, moral integrity and duty.
In a Hindi post on X, he prayed that Lord Shri Ram’s blessings would fill everyone’s lives with joy and renewed energy.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Vijayadashami as a celebration of faith, civilisation and cultural traditions, alongside the triumph of righteousness over unrighteousness and truth over falsehood.
He wished happiness, peace and prosperity for all and greater harmony and goodwill in society.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also extended greetings, emphasising the festival’s message of good overcoming evil.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted residents and devotees, urging them to draw inspiration from Lord Shri Ram’s ideals.
Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, marks the culmination of Navratri. Associated with Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana, it is observed through prayers, religious ceremonies, cultural programmes and the symbolic burning of Ravana’s effigies in several parts of the country.
(With agency inputs)
