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Modi calls for unity and good governance at Delhi Vijayadashami event
At Vijayadashami celebrations in east Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about Lord Ram’s ideals and their relevance today.
He said the festival marks the triumph of truth over falsehood as well as Ram’s victory over Ravana.
Modi described Ram Rajya as governance based on justice and public welfare, with equal treatment and no discrimination.
He recalled Ram’s interactions with Nishadraj and Shabari as examples of respect and social harmony.
Modi urged citizens to work together toward a developed India, saying shared effort and determination would help overcome challenges.
He also called for protecting India’s cultural heritage and referred to efforts to bring back artefacts taken abroad.
The speech did not set out specific next steps.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for national unity, good governance and social equality at a Vijayadashami event in east Delhi.
He said Lord Ram’s ideals could guide administration focused on justice, public welfare and equal treatment.
Modi urged citizens to work together towards a developed India and resist forces that seek to divide society or undermine the country’s cultural identity.
He also highlighted the importance of preserving India’s cultural heritage.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the event.
- What
- He called for unity, good governance and social equality, invoking Lord Ram’s ideals.
- When
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
- Where
- DDA Utsav Ground in IP Extension, Patparganj, east Delhi.
- Why
- He said collective effort and the values associated with Lord Ram could support public welfare and India’s development.
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- Event
- Vijayadashami celebrations organised by the Shri Ramlila Committee Indraprastha
- Venue
- DDA Utsav Ground, IP Extension, Patparganj, east Delhi
- Date
- October 20, 2026
- Development goal
- Viksit Bharat, or developed India
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What people are saying
Lord Ram faced many difficulties in his life, but he never abandoned the path of truth and morality.
The difficulties on the path cannot defeat us.
Heartfelt greetings of Vijayadashami to you all. May this festival of victory, filled with joy and faith, imbue everyone’s resolve with renewed strength. May every life be enriched with happiness, prosperity, and success—this is my sincere wish,
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