In a post on X, Modi said, “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.”
President Droupadi Murmu also extended her greetings to Indians at home and abroad, urging people to stay true to the values of morality and duty and work towards building an inclusive society and a developed India.
In a message issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan, Murmu spoke about the significance of Vijayadashami and its message of the triumph of good over evil.
“On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indians living in the country and abroad,” she said.
The President said the festival marks Lord Ram's victory over Ravana, a reminder of how righteousness and justice ultimately prevail over wrongdoing.
“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. On this sacred occasion, I extend my heartfelt wishes for the happiness, good health and well-being of all citizens,” Murmu said.
Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, brings the nine-day Navratri celebrations to a close. Across the country, the occasion is marked by prayers, cultural events and the burning of Ravana's effigies, symbolising the victory of good over evil.
Beyond its religious significance, the festival also carries a message of overcoming negative tendencies and confronting social evils such as addiction, caste discrimination and the dowry system.