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President Droupadi Murmu hailed the Indian Army’s Operation Sindoor as a decisive victory against the “Ravana of terrorism”
President Droupadi Murmu | Image: X
President Droupadi Murmu attended the Dussehra celebrations at the Red Fort on Thursday and hailed the Indian Army’s Operation Sindoor as a decisive victory against the “Ravana of terrorism.”
At Madhavdas Park, the President drew a ceremonial bow before the symbolic Ravan Dahan, calling the festival a timeless reminder of the triumph of good over evil, humility over arrogance, and love over hatred.
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“When terrorism strikes at humanity, it must be fought. Operation Sindoor stands as a mark of victory over the Ravana of terrorism, and we salute our brave soldiers for their courage,” Murmu said.
The event was organised by the Dharmic Ramlila Committee.
राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मु ने लाल किला, नई दिल्ली में दशहरा पर्व के कार्यक्रम में भाग लिया।राष्ट्रपति जी ने इस अवसर पर कहा कि जब आतंकवाद का दानव मानवता पर प्रहार करता है तब उसका दमन करना अनिवार्य हो जाता है। उन्होंने भारतीय सेना द्वारा किए गए ‘ऑपरेशन सिंदूर’ को आतंकवाद के रावण पर… pic.twitter.com/3Fk3hsE3sR— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 2, 2025
President Murmu also gave a message to the people to destroy the Ravana of evils within themselves.
The May 7 operation, carried out by the armed forces against terrorist camps in Pakistan, came in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians, mostly tourists, were killed.
Despite persistent rain, large crowds gathered with umbrellas to witness the burning of Ravana’s effigy.
Urging citizens to draw deeper meaning from the ritual, Murmu said, “This is not just about destroying Ravana outside, but also about ending the Ravana within us. Only then can peace and harmony prevail.”
Union Minister Smriti Irani was also present at the celebrations.
Delhi, India, India
October 02, 2025, 20:59 IST
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