New Delhi, Oct 25 (UNI) Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday said the biggest message of Vijayadashami is that the public is paramount in governance and there is no place for arrogance, falsehood and betrayal of promises in the life of a ruler.
'Dussehra is a symbol of the victory of justice over injustice, truth over untruth and prudence over arrogance, a new resolve after nine days of worship as well as a cradle of duty in every situation,' the Congress president said in her message on Dussehra.
'Public is paramount in governance and there is no place for arrogance, falsehood and breaking of promises in the life of a ruler. This is the biggest message of Vijayadashami,' she said.
Ms Gandhi hoped that 'this Dussehra will not only bring happiness, peace and prosperity in everyone's life but also strengthen harmony and cultural values among all of us'.
She also appealed to the people on this occasion to protect themselves from the corona pandemic during festivals and to follow all the rules and regulations completely.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greeted the people on the occasion of Dussehra saying that victory is ultimately of the truth.
In a tweet in Hindi, the Congress leader said, 'Victory is ultimately of the truth. Best wishes to all on Vijayadashmi. Happy Dussehra".
The country celebrated Dussehra and 'Mahanavmi' on Sunday.
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