President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in Dussehra celebrations at different locations in Delhi on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The events marked the victory of good over evil and attracted people to several Ramleela grounds across the national capital. President Murmu attended the celebrations at the Dwarka Shri Ram Leela event, while PM Modi joined the Vijayadashami celebrations at the Indraprastha Ramleela Ground in East Delhi.
At the Dwarka event, President Murmu performed the traditional prayer of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita. She then released an arrow to set the effigy of Ravana on fire. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Cabinet Minister Parvesh Verma were also present at the event. In her message, the President encouraged people to follow the values of Lord Ram. She also highlighted the importance of respecting nature, protecting the environment and caring for others.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said Dussehra reminds people that good always wins over evil. She also said that social evils such as anger, arrogance, violence against women and corruption must be fought. Meanwhile, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the Luv Kush Ramleela celebrations at Ramlila Maidan near the Red Fort. The celebrations brought together religious traditions, cultural performances and public gatherings. The festival once again shared the message of truth, justice and goodness.
