Extending wishes on X, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi wrote, “Heartfelt greetings on the grand festival of Vijayadashami, celebrating the victory of good over evil, humility over ego, justice over injustice, and truth over falsehood. I wish happiness, peace, prosperity, and harmony for all my fellow citizens.”
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals in India. This auspicious festival is celebrated across the country on October 2 this year. The festival marks the victory of good over evil and is observed in diverse ways throughout the nation. It commemorates Lord Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of truth and righteousness over arrogance and evil.
A popular tradition in many parts of India during Dussehra is the effigy burning of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhkaran. This ritual signifies the victory of good faith over evil.
Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his wishes and called the festival a symbol of the victory of good and truth over evil and untruth. While posting on the social media platform X, PM Modi wrote,
“Vijayadashami is a symbol of the victory of good and truth over evil and untruth. My wish is that on this sacred occasion, everyone receives the inspiration to continuously progress on the path of courage, wisdom, and devotion. My warmest greetings of Vijayadashami to my family members across the country,” as cited by news agency ANI.
Along with the Prime Minister, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also extended his greetings to the people on the occasion. As reported by ANI, in his message issued on the eve of Vijayadashami, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the festival symbolizes the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness, good over evil, and truth over falsehood.
He added that this festival inspires everyone to renounce the evils within and walk on the path of virtue. Emphasizing the need to live free from ego, he urged people to follow the path of truth and work together to strengthen social harmony in the state and the nation.
The Chief Minister further remarked that this auspicious festival also reminds us that those who stand with the truth always emerge victorious.
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