Narendra Modi, Ram Nath Kovind attend massive Dussehra celebrations at Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ram Nath Kovind, along with several leaders of BJP greeted the nation on the occasion of Dusshera at Red Fort in New Delhi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind, along with several leaders of BJP, greeted the nation on the occasion of Dusshera from the Red Fort in New Delhi. PTI
During the function, Modi also performed an aarti at Parade Ground and also interacted with the Ram Leela actors. Courtesy/Twitter@BJP4India
Apart from Modi and Kovind, several other BJP leaders and Opposition party members, like former prime minister Manmohan Singh, attended the event. Courtesy: Twitter@BJP4India
In his speech, Modi said that the festival is a "medium of education" and not mere entertainment, while Kovind said that each citizen's contribution is equally important in nation building process. PTI
Every year at Red Fort, giant effigies symbolising Raavana are burnt on Dussehra, to signify the triumph of good over evil. At the Red Fort, celebrations are organised by Shri Dharmik Leela Committee, which has been organising several other Ram Leela events at Parade Ground. Courtesy/Twitter@BJP4India