DIVYA DELHI : Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi attended the Vijayadashami celebrations at the historic Red Fort grounds in New Delhi, where she offered prayers to Lord Shri Ram and wished for happiness, peace, prosperity and harmony among the people of the country. At the Ramlila organised by the Nav Shri Dharmik Leela Committee, Priyanka Gandhi performed the symbolic act of shooting an arrow. She also visited the stage, where she sought blessings from the representations of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lakshman, participated in the aarti and offered prayers. Former MP J.P. Aggarwal, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee Vice-President Mudit Aggarwal, AICC National Coordinator for Social Media and advocate Geet Sethi, along with other committee office-bearers, were present at the event. The organisers welcomed Priyanka Gandhi with traditional honours and presented her with a ceremonial stole and memento. She also interacted with the performers and appreciated their efforts to preserve India’s cultural and theatrical traditions. Speaking to reporters, Priyanka Gandhi said Dussehra was not an occasion for political messaging. However, she highlighted continuing public concerns over unemployment and inflation. Emphasising the festival’s message of good triumphing over evil, she said the struggle between truth and falsehood continues and expressed her resolve to keep fighting for truth. She also extended Vijayadashami greetings and prayed for justice, righteousness and prosperity for all.
