New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in Vijayadashami celebrations at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, extending festive greetings to people across the country and highlighting the enduring significance of Lord Ram’s ideals.
Addressing the gathering, Modi conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, which symbolises the victory of good over evil.
The Prime Minister noted that Ramlila performances are staged in villages and cities across India, keeping alive the values and teachings associated with Lord Ram.
He said the festival represents the defeat of tyranny and terror and reaffirms the triumph of truth over falsehood.
Modi also invited those present to join him in chanting praises to the deity as the country celebrated the victory of righteousness over unrighteousness.
Describing the festival’s importance to India’s cultural identity, the Prime Minister said Vijayadashami was not merely a celebration but the “life energy of India”.
