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.
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.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday extended wishes to the residents of his State on Vijayadashami. He urged the people to take a resolution on this occasion to renounce all negativity and embrace truth, righteousness, and positivity in their lives.
Emphasising that Lord Ram's sacrifice embodied the values of duty, obedience, and service, the AAP Chief said the ideal life of Shri Ram continued to inspire generations to walk the path of truth, sacrifice, service, and righteousness.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta noted that "righteousness will triumph" in Delhi and "Ravana will be destroyed" as the country gears up for the Dussehra festival and extended greetings to all the residents of the city on the occasion.
He appealed to the people to imbibe the teachings of Lord Ram and make their lives meaningful on this sacred occasion of the triumph of good over evil.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 126th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', remembers Maharishi Valmiki for gifting humanity the epic Ramayan, which he said reflects the values and ideals of Lord Ram.
Earlier on Friday, Prime Minister Modi launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for Bihar via video conferencing. During the programme, the Prime Minister directly transferred Rs 10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar, totalling Rs 7,500 crore.
Kumar was playing the role of Dashrath, father of Lord Ram, while enacting a scene before the audience. As the artist began to deliver his lines, he stumbled suddenly and fell to the ground.