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Vijayadashami 2026: PM Modi, Amit Shah Extend Greetings, Highlight Victory Of Good Over Evil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended Vijayadashami greetings to citizens on Tuesday, October 20, wishing them happiness, prosperity and renewed strength while highlighting the festival’s message of righteousness and the victory of good over evil.

In his first post on X, PM Modi conveyed his greetings and expressed hope that the festival would strengthen people’s resolve and bring happiness, prosperity and success into their lives. He described Vijayadashami as a celebration filled with joy and faith.

आप सभी को विजयादशमी की अनंत शुभकामनाएं। उल्लास और विश्वास का यह विजय पर्व हर किसी के संकल्प को नई शक्ति प्रदान करे। सभी का जीवन सुख-सौभाग्य और सफलता से समृद्ध हो, यही कामना है।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 20, 2026

In a second post, the Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse portraying Lord Rama as the embodiment of dharma (righteousness), goodness, truth and valour. The verse described Rama as the king of all worlds, comparing his position among the worlds to that of Indra among the gods.

रामो विग्रहवान् धर्मस्साधुस्सत्यपराक्रमः।

राजा सर्वस्य लोकस्य देवानां मघवानिव॥ https://t.co/up7GplXzTg

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 20, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended Vijayadashami greetings in a post on X, describing the festival as a celebration of righteousness over evil and truth over falsehood. He said the occasion inspired people to remain committed to duty, righteousness and honour.

Shah prayed that Lord Shri Ram’s grace would bring joy and renewed energy into everyone’s lives, concluding his message with ‘Jai Shri Ram!’

अधर्म पर धर्म और असत्य पर सत्य की विजय के महापर्व विजयादशमी की सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।

यह पर्व हमें धर्म, मर्यादा और कर्तव्य के पथ पर दृढ़ता से आगे बढ़ने की प्रेरणा देता है।

प्रभु श्रीराम की कृपा से सभी के जीवन में उल्लास और नई ऊर्जा का संचार हो।

जय श्री राम! https://t.co/6XdfNS4kW2

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 20, 2026

Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, marks Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and symbolises the triumph of dharma over adharma.

The festival is observed across India through prayers, religious ceremonies, cultural programmes and the traditional burning of Ravana’s effigies.

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Pragati Upadhyay

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