HighLights
  1. PM Modi performed Ravana Dahan at IP Extension, East Delhi.
  2. PM Modi highlighted Lord Ram's ideals, Ramrajya, and truth's victory
  3. President Murmu also attended Dussehra celebrations in Dwarka.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday performed Ravana Dahan at Utsav Ground in IP Extension, East Delhi, as part of the Dussehra celebrations. The ceremony, symbolising the victory of good over evil and Lord Ram’s triumph over Ravana, drew a large gathering. Earlier, addressing the gathering, PM Modi extended Vijayadashami greetings to the people of the country.

PM Modi Hails Lord Ram

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi stated that the spirit of Lord Ram was alive in every village and city across India. He highlighted the significance of Ramlila in keeping Lord Ram’s ideals alive and described Vijayadashami as a symbol of the end of tyranny and terror and the ultimate victory of truth over falsehood. "On Vijayadashami, I offer my salutations at the feet of Lord Shri Ram, Mother Janaki, and Bajrangbali. I extend my heartfelt wishes for Vijayadashami to all my countrymen. Today, every corner of India is imbued with the spirit of Lord Ram in every village and every city. The entire nation is immersed in the spirit of the Ramlila," PM Modi said.

He added, "Across the country, Ramlilas are being staged—a tradition that keeps the ideals of Lord Shri Ram alive. It is a proclamation of the end of tyranny and terror, and a testament to the belief in the triumph of eternal truth over falsehood."

Speaking further, PM Modi said that Ramrajya means a society free from discrimination, where everyone receives justice and equal opportunities. He stressed that serving the poor and marginalised should remain a top priority. Citing the life of Lord Ram, Modi urged people to trust their abilities, work hard and find solutions to challenges on their own.

"Ramrajya signifies a system of governance free from discrimination—a realm where justice prevails, and everyone is afforded equal opportunities. In such a system, the purpose of authority is not merely to rule, but to ensure the welfare of the people... Serving the poor and the marginalized must remain our highest priority. The life of Lord Ram offers us a profound lesson: no matter how great the crisis or how daunting the challenge, we must not rely on others," PM Modi said.

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He added, "We must recognise our own potential, trust in our own resources, transform our resolve into strength, and forge solutions through our own hard work... Today, we too must move forward, guided by this very mantra. We have set before us the goals of a Viksit Bharat and an Atmanirbhar Bharat."

Prez Murmu Attends Dussehra Celebrations

President Droupadi Murmu also performed Ravan Dahan at the Shri Ram Leela Committee ground in Dwarka Sector 10, Delhi, on the occasion of Dussehra. Addressing the gathering, she said, "I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my fellow citizens on the festival of Dussehra. This festival celebrates the victory of righteousness and justice over unrighteousness and injustice. Lord Shri Ram is considered the embodiment of righteousness and moral conduct. On the occasion of Dussehra, through the 'Ramlila' performances held in many places across the country and abroad, people are reminded of the noble ideals found in the story of Ram."

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