On the occasion of Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished the nation to end negativity forces and adopt goodness in life.PM Modi, Amit Shah extend wishes on DussehraTaking it to X, the prime minister wrote in Hindi, “Best wishes to my family members across the country on Vijayadashami. This holy festival brings the message of ending negative forces as well as adopting goodness in life. Wishing you all a Happy Vijaya Dashami!देशभर के मेरे परिवारजनों को विजयादशमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। यह पावन पर्व नकारात्मक शक्तियों के अंत के साथ ही जीवन में अच्छाई को अपनाने का संदेश लेकर आता है।Wishing you all a Happy Vijaya Dashami!— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 24, 2023Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his greetings while sharing a video on X: Best wishes to all on Vijayadashami. No matter how dense the darkness of unrighteousness is, the victory of the light of righteousness based on truth is eternal. Symbolic of the victory of virtue over sin, Vijayadashami is a festival that inspires and teaches us to always follow the path of wisdom and truth. May Lord Shri Ram bless everyone. Jai Shri Ram!समस्त देशवासियों को विजयादशमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।अधर्म का अंधकार चाहे कितना भी घना क्यों न हो, सत्य के आधार पर धर्म के उजाले की विजय शाश्वत है। पाप पर पुण्य की विजय का प्रतीक विजयादशमी हमें सदैव विवेक और सत्य के मार्ग पर चलने की प्रेरणा व शिक्षा देने वाला पर्व है।प्रभु… pic.twitter.com/FX8bcVnNle— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 24, 2023Why is Dussehra celebratedNotably, the festival of Dussehra will be celebrated across the country on Tuesday (October 24) this year, with effigies of Ravana being burned to mark the victory of good over evil.Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold its annual Vijaydashmi Utsav in Nagpur today. The customary Dussehra gathering will be addressed by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at the Reshimbaug ground - an integral part of the organisations event calendar, a release said.
