Extending wishes to the citizens on Thursday on the occasion of Dussehra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Vijaya Dashmi, as the festival is also called, “celebrates the triumph of good and righteousness over evil and falsehood”.
The Prime Minister also said he wishes for courage, wisdom, and devotion to guide our paths.
Other ministers, including West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, Governor, S Abdul Nazeer and YSRCP supremo, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also wished people on the special occasion.
Extending her heartiest greetings to the people of West Bengal on the occasion of Dussehra, Banerjee said in a social media post that citizens must celebrate the festival in a peaceful manner. She also emphasised the importance of safety and precautionary measures during festivities.
“Heartiest greetings and congratulations on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Let us celebrate the festival peacefully, taking all precautions and safety measures. May truth and justice triumph over evil,” the CM said in the post.
Dussehra, which marks the victory of Lord Rama over king Ravana, is celebrated with great fervor across India.
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Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer conveyed his wishes to the people of the state.
“On the joyous occasion of Vijaya Dasami, I extend my heartiest greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh. Vijaya Dasami is one of the most significant festivals in our tradition, symbolising supremacy of Dharma and victory of good over evil,” said the Governor in a Raj Bhavan press release.
He further prayed to Goddess Durga to shower her choicest blessings on the state and its people.
Andhra Pradesh CM, Naidu, said the festival symbolises the triumph of good over evil and the victory of righteousness, reflecting India’s cultural traditions.
“On the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dasami, I extend my warm greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh. I pray to Goddess Durga to bless our state with peace, harmony, prosperity, and progress,” said Naidu in a post on X.
In his message, YSRCP chief Reddy emphasised that the festival reminds everyone that however strong evil may appear, good ultimately triumphs with the blessings of the Goddess.
“The essence of Vijaya Dasami is that good always wins over evil. I sincerely wish that Goddess Kanaka Durgamma, who protects all beings, showers her choicest blessings on everyone,” said Reddy in a post on X.
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