President Kovind greets citizens on Dussehra, emphasizes women empowerment
President Ram Nath Kovind today greeted the people on the occasion of Durga Puja and Dussehra, exhorting them to work for women empowerment. He said Durga Puja and Vijayadashmi symbolize the victory of truth and righteousness over evil. "This is a day to share our happiness with the less-fortunate... It's also an opportunity to cherish the spirit of unity among our people," Kovind said.
Celebrate Goddess Durga as the epitome of Shakti: Kovind
Kovind asked everyone to celebrate Goddess Durga as the epitome of Shakti. "May she guide us to work to empower women in society, especially girl children. And let us celebrate Lord Rama as a reflection of the moral and eternal values that have guided our way of life since time immemorial," the President was quoted as saying in a statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan.