Dussehra, also known as Vijaya Dashami, symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
In Hindu mythology, for the followers
of Shaktism, it represents the victory of goddess Durga over Mahishasura after a
nine-day battle between different manifestations of the goddess and different
rakshasas (demons). For others, the festival symbolizes the victory of Lord
Rama of Ayodhya over Lanka king Ravana.
On the occasion of Dussehra, which is
being celebrated today (October 15), Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to
microblogging site Twitter to greet the nation. "Greetings to everyone on
the special occasion of Vijaya Dashami," he tweeted. He also dedicating
seven new defence companies. Making an announcement regarding this a day
earlier, the Prime Minister had tweeted: “On the special occasion of Vijaya
Dashami tomorrow, 15th October, seven new defence companies would be
dedicated to the nation. This is part of our efforts to modernize the defence
sector and create an Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.
Many other political leaders used their Twitter handles to greet the nation on the occasion of Dussehra. Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared a photo along with his greetings. “Hearty congratulations to all the countrymen on Vijayadashami”. This festival of eternal victory of religion, justice, truth and virtue over unrighteousness, injustice, untruth and tyranny inspires everyone to renounce the evils inside them and walk on the path of humanity. May Lord Shri Ram bless everyone. Jai Shree Ram!,” he wrote on his Twitter handle.
Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh wrote: “Warm wishes to all the countrymen on the
auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami”. He also mentioned that the former
President and the ‘Missile Man’ in his next tweet. “Remembering the former President of India,
Dr, APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary. He had a fiery dream of building
a self-reliant and strong nation. His dedication his entire life to serve his
motherland. His contributions will never be forgotten,” Singh said.