Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, 20 October extended greetings to the nation on Vijayadashami, wishing every citizen happiness, prosperity, and success on the festival that marks the triumph of good over evil. The Prime Minister conveyed his wishes through posts on X, sharing both a personal message and a Sanskrit verse honouring Lord Rama.

PM Modi's Message

In his post, Prime Minister Modi expressed his hope that the festival would renew people's resolve and bring fresh positivity into their lives. '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 wrote.

In a second post, the Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse describing Lord Rama as the embodiment of righteousness, truth, and valour. 'Lord Rama is the living embodiment of righteousness itself. He is the ultimate refuge of the virtuous, unwavering in his resolutions, and steadfast in his truthful valour. He is the sole ruler of this entire universe, who governs and protects all realms in the exact same manner as Lord Indra rules and protects the entire celestial domain,' the verse read.

Senior Ministers Join the Greetings

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Vijayadashami as a celebration of righteousness, truth, and India's cultural traditions. In his post on X, Singh said: 'The festival of Vijayadashami symbolizes the triumph of righteousness over unrighteousness, truth over falsehood, and good over evil. This festival is also a celebration of our faith, civilization, and cultural traditions. My prayer to God is that this sacred festival brings happiness, peace, and prosperity to everyone's life and fosters greater harmony and goodwill in society.'

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also conveyed his wishes, calling the occasion an 'auspicious Mangal Parv' and emphasising its message of the victory of good over evil. 'May this sacred festival bring happiness, prosperity, and peace into everyone's lives,' Gadkari posted on X.

Yogi Adityanath Urges People to Draw from Ram's Ideals

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended greetings to the state's residents and devotees, urging citizens to draw inspiration from the ideals and values embodied by Lord Shri Ram. His message echoed a broader theme running through this year's political greetings — the invocation of Rama as a symbol of governance, righteousness, and cultural continuity.

What Vijayadashami Marks

Vijayadashami, widely known as Dussehra, is one of the major festivals in the Hindu calendar, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana. Observed on the tenth day of the Navratri period, the festival is marked across the country by prayers, religious ceremonies, and the traditional burning of Ravana's effigies. This year, the occasion falls on 20 October. The festival serves as both a spiritual occasion and a cultural affirmation of the enduring resonance of the Ramayana in Indian public life.