New Delhi, 20 October (H.S.): President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other political leaders extended their warm greetings to the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami on Tuesday.

President Murmu and Vice-President Radhakrishnan, in messages posted on X, extended their heartfelt greetings to all Indians living in India and abroad on the occasion of Vijayadashami.

Prime Minister Modi expressed his hope that the festival, which celebrates victory with joy and faith, would strengthen everyone’s resolve. He wished that people’s lives would be filled with happiness, good fortune and success.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, was not merely a festival but a symbol of unwavering faith in truth, justice and righteousness. The occasion serves as a reminder that no matter how powerful injustice, oppression and evil may become, truth and righteousness ultimately prevail.

He said Lord Shri Ram’s slaying of Ravana conveys the timeless message of the triumph of righteousness over unrighteousness and good over evil. Dussehra inspires people to renounce ego, injustice and negativity in their lives and follow the path of truth, dignity and morality. Birla called upon everyone to embrace the values of truth and integrity on Vijayadashami and resolve to contribute towards building a better society.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Vijayadashami symbolises the triumph of righteousness over unrighteousness, truth over falsehood, and good over evil. He described the festival as a celebration of the country’s faith, civilisation and cultural traditions. Singh expressed his prayer that the auspicious occasion would bring happiness, peace and prosperity into everyone’s lives while strengthening harmony and goodwill in society.

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said the festival inspires people to remain steadfast on the path of righteousness, dignity and duty. He expressed hope that, with the blessings of Lord Shri Ram, everyone’s life would be filled with joy and renewed energy.

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda said Vijayadashami, which symbolises the eternal victory of righteousness over unrighteousness, truth over falsehood and good over evil, inspires people to remain steadfast in their commitment to truth, courage and dignity. He prayed that Lord Shri Ram would always guide people along the path of righteousness.

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the sacred festival, which represents the enduring triumph of righteousness, truth, justice and integrity over unrighteousness, falsehood, injustice and oppression, inspires everyone to abandon their inner evils and follow the path of humanity. He expressed hope that, through the grace of Lord Shri Ram, every heart would be illuminated by the light of righteousness and truth.

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh said the great festival of Vijayadashami, celebrating the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness, truth over falsehood and good over evil, should inspire everyone to eliminate negativity from their lives and move forward with integrity, self-restraint and a strong sense of duty. He prayed that Lord Shri Ram’s blessings would bring happiness, peace and prosperity to all.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the festival, which celebrates the triumph of truth over falsehood, justice over injustice and good over evil, inspires people to rise above ego, animosity and discrimination.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar