Dussehra: Venkaiah Naidu calls for eliminating social evils in society

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu called for eliminating all social evils in society during Dussehra celebrations at Ram Leela Grounds in New Delhi. Naidu, while dressing crowd, urged everyone for eliminating all social evils like casteism, fundamentalism, corruption, and discrimination that impede progress of society and nation. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh h also attended event with Vice President. During event, both leers applied 'tilak' on participants' forehe who were enacting role of Ram, Sita, and Lakshman on st.

'India should aim for Ram Rajya'

Speaking at celebrations, Naidu stated that Mahatma Gandhi, far of Nation dreamt that India should aim for a 'Ram Rajya'. Praising virtues of Lord Ram's kingdom, he stated that 'Ram Rajya' will le to a society that will be based on virtue, morality, and justice. "To Gandhi, Ram Rajya meant a nation that ensured equal rights to "both prince and pauper".  epic of Ramayana reminds us of our duty towards world, society, and family. Ramayana defines relationship of human beings with each or, and with mor earth, nature, birds, and animals. This mess gains new relevance in current global context of formidable challenges to world peace and prosperity," he said. 

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PM Modi on eliminating evil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Dussehra celebrations at Dwarka in New Delhi on Tuesday where he took part in ceremonial festivities. During event, he shot an arrow at a 107-foot Ravana effigy symbolising triumph of good over evil. PM Modi furr took to Twitter and said, "May evil be eliminated."

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(With PTI inputs)