NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to Indians on the occasion of Vijayadashami and called upon people to uphold the ideals of India’s cultural traditions and contribute towards building an inclusive society and a Viksit Bharat.
In a post on X, the President extended her heartfelt greetings to Indians living in the country and abroad on the auspicious occasion. “On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indians living in the country and abroad”, President Murmu said.
Highlighting the significance of the festival, she said Vijayadashami symbolises the victory of Bhagwan Shri Ram over Ravana and celebrates the triumph of Dharma and justice over Adharma and injustice.
On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indians living in the country and abroad. https://t.co/9hBzqbkxnm
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 20, 2026
“The festival of Vijayadashami has a special significance. It symbolises the victory of Bhagwan Shri Ram over Ravana. Bhagwan Shri Ram is revered as the embodiment of righteousness and moral conduct. This festival celebrates the triumph of Dharma and justice over Adharma and injustice,” she said.
The President also emphasised the importance of morality and duty in Indian culture, urging citizens to uphold these values and work towards the country’s development. “Indian culture is rooted in the ideals of morality and duty. On this occasion, let us resolve to uphold the noble ideals of our cultural traditions and contribute towards building an inclusive society and a Viksit Bharat,” President Murmu said.
She also extended her wishes for the happiness, good health and well-being of all citizens on the occasion. “On this sacred occasion, I extend my heartfelt wishes for the happiness, good health and well-being of all citizens,” she said.
As India’s festive fervour is felt across the country on the occassion of Vijayadashami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the people of the country on the occassion, calling for everyone’s happiness, prosperity and success.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “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.”
आप सभी को विजयादशमी की अनंत शुभकामनाएं। उल्लास और विश्वास का यह विजय पर्व हर किसी के संकल्प को नई शक्ति प्रदान करे। सभी का जीवन सुख-सौभाग्य और सफलता से समृद्ध हो, यही कामना है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 20, 2026
Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, marks the culmination of Navratri and celebrates the victory of good over evil. The festival holds religious and cultural significance across the country, with people observing the occasion through prayers, cultural programmes and the symbolic burning of Ravana’s effigies.
The festival also serves as a reminder to overcome negativity and work towards eliminating social evils, including addiction, caste-based discrimination and the dowry system. Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, holds religious and cultural significance and is associated with Bhagwan Shri Ram’s victory over Ravana, symbolising the triumph of righteousness over wrongdoing. (ANI)
