Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his greetings to all the people of the state on the occasion of Vijayadashami. The Chief Minister said that Dussehra is not just a festival; it serves as a guiding light in life.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that the festival of Vijayadashami symbolises the triumph of good over evil. The festival conveys the message of embracing the ideals and values of Lord Ram.
This year, Dussehra is celebrated with immense enthusiasm and deep-rooted religious zeal in India, drawing thousands of participants who witness the symbolic burning of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnatha's effigies, celebrating the timeless triumph of truth over evil.
Additionally, he also called upon people from all walks of life to rise above differences and contribute collectively in building a drug-free Himachal.
On the occasion of Vijayadashmi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed Shastra Puja at the Bhuj Military Station in Gujarat and asserted that the balance of "Shaastra" (knowledge) and "Shastra" (weapons) kept our civilisation "vibrant and invincible".
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Dussehra celebrations and the Ravan Dahan ceremony organised at the Parade Ground in Dehradun on the occasion of Vijayadashami on Thursday.
This year's Dussehra celebrations took a historic turn when BSF Academy Director Shamsher Singh, along with BSF personnel, performed weapon worship of drones, marking their inclusion in India's evolving security arsenal.
Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta noted that "righteousness will triumph" in Delhi and "Ravana will be destroyed" on the occasion of the Dussehra festival and extended greetings to all the residents of the city.
Earlier, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed the traditional Shastra Poojan on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami at his residence along with his police and security personnel, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.