President Kovind, PM Modi greet nation on Vijaya Dashmi


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New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi. “Greetings to fellow citizens on Vijaya Dashami, a celebration of victory of good over evil. Shubho Bijoya!,” Kovind tweeted. 



The Prime Minister also wished saying: “Greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashmi,” Modi tweeted.




Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi also extended Dussehra greetings, saying: “Best wishes to all of you on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi. Happy Dussehra.” 


Vijaya Dashmi, also called Dussehra, marks the culmination of the 10-day long Navratri festival, in which Goddess Durga is worshiped.


It is also believed to be the day when Lord Ram defeated Ravana, and is celebrated as a festival of victory of good on evil.

 


 


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