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Dussehra: Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, and other major cities have deployed heavy security and issued advisories to help avoid traffic delays during Dussehra celebrations on Saturday. There will also be a political showdown in Mumbai as the two Shiv Senas have announced rallies to sound the poll bugle ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections....Read More
As nine days of festivities across India come to a head, the police have issued traffic advisories for key areas in Mumbai, Delhi, Noida, and other cities where Durga immersions, Ravana Dahan, street plays, and more could obstruct the roads.
Dussehra has also set the playing field for a political battle between Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena (UBT) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The two rival factions are vying for voters' support and claiming the legacy of the late Bal Thackeray, ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections.
While the Shiv Sena (UBT) will hold its rally at the historic Shivaji Park in Dadar, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will address his party at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.
The Dussehra rally is a long-standing Shiv Sena tradition upheld by its founder Bal Thackeray at Shivaji Park since the 1960s and later carried on by Uddhav Thackeray.
Post the party split, the Dussehra rally was held by the Eknath Shinde-led Sena at the MMRDA ground in Bandra Kurla Complex and later Azad Maidan.
Fleets of 3,000 buses each are expected to ferry in workers from across the state for both party factions, leading to large-scale crowds. The Mumbai police have pledged more than 12,000 personnel for the Dussehra rallies and the immersion of Durga idols, an official told the news agency PTI.
Dussehra live updates: Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends Vijayadashami celebrations in Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Dussehra Mahotsav program at Parade Ground Dehradun on Saturday. On this occasion, the Chief Minister greeted thousands of people and wished them a Happy Dussehra.
Dussehra live updates: CM Adityanath leads Vijayadashmi Shobha Yatra in Gorakhpur
Dussehra live updates: Delhi CM Atishi takes part in Dussehra celebrations
Dussehra live updates: UP CM Adityanath says ‘we are lucky generation’
“It is our generation who has been able to see Ral Lalla 'Virajman' in Ayodhya after 500 years. Today all the saints who must be looking at the Ram Temple must be happy that their struggle was successful. Our mentality should be optimistic and dedicated to the nation. Our personal gain should not come in the path of our country,” UP CM Yogi Adityanath said.
Dussehra live updates: Sanjay Raut on Haryana elections result at Vijayadashmi event
Addressing the party's Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said, "In the Haryana elections, the EC website showed Congress getting 72 seats in the morning, but in the afternoon, the BJP formed the government. How did this miracle happen? This is only EVM fraud, nothing else, but this will not happen in the Maharashtra elections."
Dussehra live updates: Former Prez Ram Nath Kovind attends Vijayadashami event in Delhi
Dussehra live updates: 'Chhatrapati Shivaji a vote bank for Mahayuti,' says Uddhav
Addressing the party's Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said, “It (Mahayuti government) built the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj only for votes and that statue collapsed, but I want to tell you and promise you that when we come to power, we will build a temple of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in every district of Maharashtra. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a vote bank for them, but for us he is God.”
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Dussehra live updates: CM Shinde hails MVA govt in Maharashtra
“Earlier everyone thought that the Shinde government would fall in 2-3 months but the government completed 2 years. If the (Maha Vikas Aghadi) government had not been removed, Maharashtra would have been left far behind,” CM Eknath Shinde at the Dussehra rally.
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Dussehra live updates: HP CM Sukhu burns effigy of Raavan
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday burnt the effigy of Raavan through a remote on the occasion of Dussehra at Shimla's Jakhu temple.
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Dussehra live updates: Eknath Shinde begins Vijayadashami address
Dussehra live updates: ‘This year’s Dussehra is special…', Chhattisgarh CM
“This year's Dussehra is special because after so many years Lord Ram has finally moved to the temple from a tent...And as Dussehra is the festival of victory over injustice, we all should pledge to make the state a developed crime-free state,” Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai.
Dussehra live updates: ‘Khokla govt’, Aditya Thackeray attacks Shinde govt
“The real Shiv Sena is here. I am proud that this party is named after my father Uddhav and my grandfather Balasaheb Thackeray. They (theMahayuti government) do only corruption in the government, you all have to stop it and vote for us and show them the power of Maharashtra. They are a 'Khoka' government,” said Aditya while addressing theDussehra rally at Shivaji Park.
Dussehra live updates: Aditya Thackeray begins Vijayadashami address to Maharashtra
Dussehra live updates: Eknath Shinde to address Vijayadashmi rally shortly
Dussehra live updates: Uddhav Thackeray arrives at Shivaji Park
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray arrives at Shivaji Park in Mumbai to attend the party's Dussehra rally.
Dussehra live updates: Eknath Shinde Sena's rally underway at Azad Maidan
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Dussehra live updates: Prez Murmu, PM Modi attend Ram Leela event at Red Fort
Dussehra live updates: Rahul Gandhi, Sonia to attend Ram Leela event at Delhi's Red Fort
Dussehra live updates: Rajnath Singh on significance of ‘Shashtra Puja’
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India has never attacked any country out of hatred or contempt but if its interests are threatened, “we will not hesitate to take a big step.”
"Shastra Puja' is a clear indication that if need be, the weapons, and equipment will be used with full force," Singh added.
Dussehra live updates: Gujarat CM performs Shastra Pujan in Gandhinagar
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday performed Shastrapujan on the occasion of Vijayadashami in Gandhinagar.
Dussehra live updates: Unique Vijay Dashami celebration by Saraswat Brahmin community
Saraswat Brahmin community celebrates Dussehra in a unique manner in which they worship Ravana and offer prayers.
Dussehra live updates: MP CM Mohan Yadav performs ‘Shastra Puja’ in Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav performed 'Shastra Puja' on the occasion of Vijayadashami at CM residence in Bhopal on Saturday and prayed for the well-being of all the people of the state.
Dussehra live updates: Ancient wrestling event organised at Mysuru Palace on Vijay Dashami
Vajramushti Kalaga (wrestling) was organised at Mysore Palace, on the occasion of Dusshera (Vijaya Dasami). This ancient practice, referred to as Vajramushti, has been a cherished tradition within the royal family of Mysore, tracing its roots back to the time of Krishna in the Mahabharata.
Dussehra live updates: Mysuru's Titular king performs Vijaya Dashami puja
The erstwhile King of the Mysore royal family, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Saturday performed 'Banni Puja' at the premises of Mysore Palace on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami.
Dussehra live updates: Celebrations in Bangladesh overshadowed by violence
Dussehra live updates: As Durga Puja celebrations by Hindu minority groups take place in Bangladesh, many have had to compromise on smaller venues and quieter events amid a fear of violence, reported news agency AP.
Minority communities have blamed the Yunus-led government for failing to adequately protect them since the fall of former PM Sheikh Hasina.
Dussehra live updates: ‘Take revenge with ballot box’, says Raj Thackeray in Dussehra address
Dussehra live updates: In a fiery speech on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, MNS party chief Raj Thackeray said that it was time to take revenge from the politicians who ignored the ‘common man’ by voting.
He urged voters to seize the upcoming elections as an opportunity to take control after the ruling class had “looted” Maharashtra's wealth from them.
Dussehra live updates: Bhagwat says divise elements trying to break apart Indian union
Dussehra live updates: In an excerpt from his speech at an RSS Vijaya Dashami event in Nagpur, Mohan Bhagwat stated that “divisive elements to break the society across Bharat today.”
He said that “certain groups” were trying to foster conflict by creating separation on the basis of caste, language, province etc.
“Arrangements are being made so that the society, entangled in petty selfishness and small identities, does not understand the all-consuming crisis looming over their heads until it is too late,” he said.
He identified this external force as the cause for conflict in Punjab, Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Manipur.
Dussehra live updates: Mumbai police introduces parking restrictions ahead of Sena rallies
Dussehra live updates: Mumbai police has issued parking restrictions in several areas in Mumbai in light of the Shiv Sena rallies and ongoing Dusshera festivities that are likely to block travel within the city.
Parking of vehicles has been prohibited in the following areas:
- LJ Road (Rajbade Junction to Gadkari Junction)
- SVS Road (from Siddhivinayak Temple Junction to Yes Bank)
- NC Kelkar Marg in Dadar (from Gadkari to Hanuman Temple Junction)
- Dadar's Keluskar Road (South and North)
- MB Raut Road (from its junction with SVS Road)
- Dadasaheb Rege Marg (from Senapati Bapat Statue to Gadkari Junction)
- Pandurang Naik Road (MB Raut Road)
Dussehra live updates: CM Eknath Shinde inaugurates flyover before Sena rally
Dussehra live updates: Chief minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the Chheda Nagar Flyover on Vijaya Dashami ahead of the much anticipated Shiv Sena rally at Azad Maidan, which will compete with the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s rally in Shivaji Park.
The Mumbai police has made several arrangements to ensure traffic management as well as security as political tensions are high considering the two rival factions will be facing off ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls.
Dussehra live updates: President Murmu and PM Modi to attend Shri Dharmik Leela Committee Dussehra event
Dussehra live updates: President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi will be attending the Dussehra programme organised by the Shri Dharmik Leela Committee in Delhi today.
Dheeraj Dhar Gupta, general secretary of Shri Dharmik Leela Committee said, "The programme will begin at 5.30 pm tomorrow. Both the President and the Prime Minister are coming. Tomorrow, on the occasion of Dussehra, all three effigies will be burnt."
Dussehra live updates: 'Kolkata doctor's rape shameful,' says Mohan Bhagwat
Dussehra live updates: In Dussehra event address, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat laments atrocities against women, says Kolkata doctor's rape shameful.
Dussehra live updates: Shiv Sena UBT calls for burning “demonic attitudes” in Vijaya Dashami message
Dussehra live updates: In a post on X on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, Shiv Sena (UBT) called on those who love Maharastra to burn "demonic attitudes and reap the golden benefits of unity.
The party is set to address a large rally at Shivaji Park, in line with the tradition started by Balasaheb Thackeray to give a Dussehra address.
However, their rally will be head-to-head with rival faction Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde in Azad Maidan.
Dussehra live updates: Mumbai police issues road restrictions around Sena (UBT)'s rally in Shivaji park
Dussehra live updates: The Mumbai police, in the interest of safety and traffic management, have closed off certain roads around the Shiv Sena UBT rally at Shivaji park.
- SVS Road, from Siddhivinayak Mandir Junction to Kapad Bazar Junction, will be closed to vehicles, as will the route from Raja Badhe Chowk Junction to Keluskar Marg (North) Junction in Dadar.
- LJ Road and Gokhale Road are better suited for accessibility.
- Bal Govindas Marg and Dadasaheb Rege Road also have no entry.
Dussehra live updates: Bhagwat calls for caste unity in India
Dussehra live updates: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed a crowd of Sangh workers to talk about the importance of RSS after 100 years of the organisation on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami in Nagpur.
During his speech he touched on the importance of caste unity and said, “Friendships between individuals and families cutting across castes and religions is needed for social harmony and unity.”
Dussehra live updates: RSS chief warns against ‘sword of danger’ over Hindu minorities in Bangladesh
Dussehra live updates: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke about the recent violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh after the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
“In Bangladesh, such discussions are going on that we have a threat from India and hence we have to side with Pakistan since they have a nuclear weapon we can stop India. We all know which countries are pushing such discussions, and narrations, we don't need to take their name. Their wish is to create such conditions in India as well. Such industries are being run to stop India," he said in his speech at the Vijaya Dashami Utsav in Nagpur
“Tyrannical fundamentalist nature exists in Bangladesh, sword of danger hangs over heads of minorities, including Hindus”, he added.
Dussehra live updates: Mohan Bhagwat says ‘deep state, wokeism and cultural marxists’ are enemies of cultural traditions
Dussehra live updates: In a speech at the Vijaya Dashami Utsav in Nagpur, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat commented on the celebrated national character and traditions of India as well as the issues that are detrimental to India's reputation.
The RSS chief said that there are currently “sinister” plans to destabilise India at play, including enemies of our cultural traditions such as - “the deep state, wokeism and cultural marxists.”
Dussehra live updates: Tallest Ravan effigy constructed in Dwarka sector 10, Delhi
Dussehra live updates: The tallest Ravan effigy has been constructed in Dwarka sector 10 ahead of Ravan Dahan, where the body of Ravan is burnt as a symbol of good vanquishing evil.
0rganiser of Dwarka Shree Ram Leela Society, Rajesh Gehlot said, “ It took almost 4 months to make this Ravan effigy...the expenditure was around ₹30 lakhs. ”
Dussehra live updates: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says Israel-Hamas war has become a cause of concern
Dussehra live updates: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed a crowd of Sangh workers in a Vijay ashami event in Nagpur and said that the continuation of war between Israel and Hamas was a cause of concern
In his speech, he said,"Situations are challenging sometimes and sometimes good... Human life is materially happier than before but we see that in this happy and developed human society, many struggles continue. The war that started between Israel and Hamas - everyone is worried about how broader it will be and what impact it will have on others."
Dussehra live updates: RSS leader at Vijaya Dashami event calls for all languages to be respected
Dussehra live updates: RSS leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi spoke at the Nagpur Vijaya Dashami event and addressed the narrative of a single supreme Indian language.
He said, “States are different and their languages are different, even the small cultures of these states are different. An unwanted illusion is being created that one language is supreme. Every language that is being spoken in India is a national language whether it is Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali or Hindi.”
He also stated that though the languages are different, our thinking as people of India is the same.
Dussehra live updates: President Murmu champions ‘truth’ in Vijay Dashami message
Dussehra live updates: President Draupadi Murmu, in a post on social media platform X, on Saturday, wished the entire country on the auspicious event of Vijay Dashami.
In her message she also highlighted the importance of imbibing the significance of truth and morality from the festival.
"It is the festival of the victory of justice over injustice. This festival is a symbol of our belief in the values of truth and morality. On this auspicious occasion, we should pledge that we will siding with justice even in the most difficult circumstances. I wish that this holy festival brings happiness and prosperity in everyone's life and that our country always moves ahead on the path of development," she said.
Dussehra live updates: Riot police stationed ahead of Shiv Sena rallies
Dussehra live updates: Riot police have been stationed in Mumbai, amid a charged political atmosphere where the two rival factions of the Shiv Sena will address party workers and the public.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) will hold its rally at Shivaji Park, while the Eknath Shinde faction will be at Azad Maidan.
Dussehra live updates: More than 12,000 security personnel deployed in Mumbai
Dussehra live updates: More than 12,000 police personnel, six additional commissioners of police, 27 deputy commissioners, 54 assistant commissioners and 2,300 police officers have been brought in to ensure safety and security amid festivities and political rallies planned in the city.
Dussehra live updates: Vijay Dashami Utsav of RSS Nagpur with chief Mohan Bhagwat begins
Dussehra live updates: The Vijay Dashami Utsav of RSS Nagpur with chief Mohan Bhagwat has begun at 7:40am at Reshimbagh.
Chief guest of the program is Padma Bhushan awardee and former chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO), Dr. Radhakrishnan.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will be giving a speech to boost worker morale and celebrate the holy event.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis are also present at the event.
Dussehra live updates: Red alert in Punjab for Vijay Dashami and panchayat polls
Dussehra live updates: Punjab police issued a red alert across the state on Friday ahead of the Dussehra celebrations and impending panchayat elections, an official statement said.
"The alert has been sounded on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav to ensure the safety and security of citizens," the statement added.
Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla, said that security has been increased across the state and more than 600 checkpoints have been set up.
All the inter-state and inter-district boundaries in the state have been sealed as well.
Dussehra live updates: PM Modi extends greetings for Vijay Dashami
Dussehra live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings for Vijay Dashami on October 12 in a post on social media platform X.
In his post he said, “Best wishes to my countrymen on Vijayadashami. With the blessings of Maa Durga and Lord Shri Ram, I wish that all of you achieve victory in every sphere of life.”