Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday used the Vijayadashami celebrations to call on the country to come together.
He said the nation must stand united against forces that undermine its honour, dignity, social harmony and cultural heritage.
Today, on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami, we will have to repeat our resolve. Today, every corner of India is immersed in Ram. “Which is still considered the standard of good governance today.
Clad in a yellow kurta with a traditional handloom stole around his neck, PM Modi spoke at the DDA Utsav Ground in IP Extension. “The forces that harm the honour of the country, the people who divide the society, the mentality of those who hate our culture, these are the enemies of the country. We will have to recognise the enemies of Ma Bharti. Addressing a cheerful crowd, PM Modi began by paying his respects to Lord Ram. “On this sacred occasion of Vijayadashami, I bow at the feet of Lord Shri Ram, Mother Janaki, and Bajrangbali. In this holy atmosphere, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my fellow citizens on Vijayadashami. Across the country, the staging of Ramleelas, the tradition of keeping Lord Shri Ram’s ideals alive, the proclamation of the end of tyranny and terror, and the belief in the eternal victory of truth over falsehood. PM Modi stressed that Lord Ram’s ideals remain relevant to how a country is run. Ram Rajya, that is, such a governance where there is no discrimination against anyone, where everyone gets justice, where equal opportunities are available, and where the purpose of power is not to rule, but to serve the welfare of the people; this is the ideal of Lord Shri Ram. The PM Modi also pointed to Lord Ram’s journey to Lanka as an example of self-reliance, determination and collective effort.
Therefore, we must always move forward with the mantra of treating the public as Janardan and ‘Citizen, you are God.
He said the country “will have to fight with the enemies of the country”. We will have to defeat them,” he said. For us, these are not merely festivals; they are the life force of India,” he said. He said the idea of ‘Ram Rajya’ is still seen as a yardstick for a just and inclusive administration in which the welfare of citizens comes first. We must prioritise the service of the poor and the deprived,” he said. He said challenges should not stop the nation from pursuing its goals, and that answers must be found through hard work and faith in India’s own capabilities.
