‘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.

Published on: Oct 21, 2026, 07:47:37 IST

By Saloni Bhatia

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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.

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The chief minister urged people to “light the lamp of love” and work collectively for a brighter future.

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Saloni Bhatia
Saloni Bhatia is a journalist with over 15 years of experience in reporting and storytelling, with a strong focus on the Delhi government and political developments in the Capital. Over the years, she has closely tracked policy decisions, governance issues, and political shifts. She started off as an entertainment journalist but then moved to covering beats like crime and education. Her experience on the crime beat helped her develop an eye for detail and accuracy, while education reporting allowed her to explore policy impact on students, teachers and institutions. Outside the newsroom, she enjoys reading both fiction and non-fiction. She also has a keen interest in watching Bollywood films.Read More

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