Lucknow, 20 Oct (HS): On Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, and Bahujan

Samaj Party head Mayawati offered Dussehra wishes, celebrating the triumph of

good over evil, truth, and the principles of Lord Ram. In a post on X,

Adityanath extended his wishes to the state's people and devotees on

Vijayadashami, noting that the festival evokes the principles and virtues of

Lord Ram, honored as ‘Maryada Purushottam’. The festival encourages individuals to abandon

arrogance and negativity, embracing the journey of truth, ethical behavior, and

community well-being, he noted, wishing happiness, peace, and prosperity for

everyone.

Akhilesh Yadav, in a post on X, shared a verse that characterizes

Lord Ram as “the one who welcomes all, conquers the demons of those who steal

donations, hits the prideful at their core, and sets up a just Ram Rajya.

Mayawati conveyed Dussehra wishes to individuals nationwide,

including Uttar Pradesh, and hoped they enjoy a joyful life abundant in peace

and prosperity.

BJP's Uttar Pradesh chief Pankaj Chaudhary also offered

Vijayadashami wishes, concluding his message with Jai Shri

Ram.Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya characterized

Vijayadashami as the timeless triumph of dharma over adharma, truth over

deceit, and illumination over obscurity. Maurya sought the blessings of Lord

Ram, praying for the elimination of negative forces and hoping for peace,

happiness, and prosperity for the nation.

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak mentioned that he

visited the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine with his wife on Tuesday morning to pray

for the deity's blessings. In a message on X, Pathak stated he wished for the

good health, peace, happiness, and prosperity of individuals throughout the

nation and Uttar Pradesh, expressing optimism that the blessings of Maa

Adishakti would deliver positive energy and welfare to every household.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi