‘Teach a lesson to anti-national elements’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta urges citizens at Dussehra festivities

Addressing Vijayadashami celebrations in Dwarka’s Sector 10, Gupta urged people to rise above hatred and work towards a brighter future for the country.

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday called on people to stand united against “anti-national elements” and teach them a lesson, saying the country’s progress depended on collective efforts to uphold the ideals of truth, righteousness and justice. Addressing Vijayadashami celebrations in Dwarka’s Sector 10, Gupta urged people to rise above hatred and work towards a brighter future for the country.

President Droupadi Murmu with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at Vijayadashami celebrations in Sector 10, Dwarka. (HT Photo)

She said the festival was not merely a commemoration of the victory against evil forces, but also an opportunity for people to introspect and resolve to eliminate the evils prevalent in society. “Truth always triumphs over falsehood, righteousness over unrighteousness, and justice over injustice,” she said, adding that the festival had inspired generations with its enduring message of the victory of good over evil.

Listing the challenges facing society, Gupta said arrogance, anger, jealousy, corruption, addiction, crime, discrimination, atrocities against women and hatred continued to pose serious concerns.