What did PM Modi say about Dussehra and Ramlila in Delhi?

Modi described Dussehra as a proclamation of the end of tyranny and terror, and as a testament to truth triumphing over falsehood. He said the country was immersed in the spirit of Lord Ram and Ramlila.

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PM Modi attends Delhi Dussehra celebration, calls Ramlila the 'end of tyranny, terror'

PM Modi hailed Dussehra as a “testament to the belief” in the triumph of eternal truth over falsehood.

Updated on: Oct 20, 2026, 18:54:43 IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Dussehra celebrations in Delhi on Tuesday, saying the festival was a proclamation of the “end of tyranny and terror”. He hailed Dussehra as a “testament to the belief” in the triumph of truth over falsehood.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the Vijaya Dashami celebrations organized by the Shri Ramlila Committee Indraprastha at IP Extension, in New Delhi. (@NarendraModi)

Extending his wishes on the festival, PM Modi said, “On Vijayadashami, I offer my salutations at the feet of Lord Shri Ram, Mother Janaki, and Bajrangbali. I extend my heartfelt wishes for Vijayadashami to all my countrymen."

The prime minister hailed the Dussehra celebrations being held around the country, saying, "Today, every corner of India is imbued with the spirit of Lord Ram, in every village and every city. The entire nation is immersed in the spirit of the Ramlila.”

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