On Vijayadashami, the country’s top leaders used X to share wishes, framing the festival as a reminder that virtue triumphs over vice.
The day, celebrated across India as the culmination of Navratri, marks Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana, a mythic allegory for justice prevailing over injustice.
In his tweet, Modi wrote, “Heartfelt greetings of Vijayadashami to you all. May this festival of victory, filled with joy and faith, imbue everyone's resolve with renewed strength.” President Murmu echoed this sentiment from Rashtrapati Bhavan, adding, “Let us resolve to uphold the noble ideals of our cultural traditions and contribute toward building an inclusive society and a Viksit Bharat.”
Both leaders linked the celebration to contemporary challenges—caste discrimination, dowry practices, and addiction—calling on citizens to act with moral courage.
The messages will be amplified across social media for the next week as officials monitor public engagement and plan community outreach events.