Modi, clad in a yellow kurta and a handloom stole, addressed a packed crowd at the DDA Utsav Ground in IP Extension, urging citizens to stand together against forces that undermine India’s honour. He spoke while the traditional effigy of Ravana lay on a pyre, the flames licking the night sky as the crowd shouted in unison.
The ceremony, a staple of Vijayadashami, marks the triumph of good over evil. Modi invoked ancient seers, saying all parties and institutions must unite against enemies. He linked the festival to Ram Rajya, insisting that a just and inclusive administration is the benchmark for governance.
During the rally, Modi praised the resilience of the nation, citing Lord Ram’s journey to Lanka as a lesson in self‑reliance and collective effort. He urged citizens to find solutions through hard work and faith in India’s own capabilities, warning that no crisis can deter the country’s resolve.
The event concluded with the burning of the Ravana effigy, a symbolic gesture of victory over tyranny. Modi’s speech, delivered in front of a cheering crowd, aimed to reinforce the idea that truth and humanity will prevail, echoing the festival’s message of hope and triumph.