Goa: On first day of Navratri, CM Pramod Sawant interacts with women police officials

Panjim (Goa) [India], October 3 (ANI): On the occasion of the first day of Navratri, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday interacted with women police officials of the state.
During the interaction, CM Pramod Sawant extended his greetings to the women police officials.
Speaking with ANI, CM Sawant said, "On the occasion of the first day of Navratri, I interacted with the women police officers - from Chief Superintendent of Police (SP) level to Home Guards--and extended my greetings to them of Navratri."
He added, "We discussed the ideas to reduce crime in the state of Goa. They gave different ideas to control crime. We will implement it at all the police stations to decrease the crime against women..."
"Like to sensitise in schools, public places, Gram panchayats... I am grateful to the DGP and his entire team for sharing such ideas," he added.
Meanwhile, devotees thronged temples across the country to offer prayers and seek blessings as the nine-day Sharadiya Navratri festival commenced.
Devotees stood in long queues waiting to offer 'Pooja' and 'Prasad' to Hindu goddess Durga.
Hundreds of devotees visited several temples in the country since early morning to pay their obeisance to Goddess Durga or Shakti.
During the nine days of Navratri, the devotees worship nine forms of Goddess Durga, known as Navadurga.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to people on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I wish all my countrymen a very Happy Navratri. May this holy festival dedicated to Shakti Vandana prove to be auspicious for everyone. Jai Mata Di!"
Shardiya Navratri is a vibrant and sacred Hindu festival that spans nine nights, celebrating the divine feminine energy embodied by Goddess Durga. Observed in the lunar month of Ashwin, this festival is marked by fervent worship, elaborate rituals, and cultural performances.
Each day is dedicated to a different form of the goddess, symbolising various aspects of strength, compassion, and wisdom. Devotees engage in fasting, singing devotional songs, and participating in traditional dances like Garba and Dandiya, creating a joyful atmosphere. (ANI)