Says “Ram Rajya Remains India’s Benchmark for Inclusive Growth, Justice, Public Service”
“Reclaiming India’s Past Over 650 Stolen Artifacts Brought Back in 12 Years”
New Delhi | October, 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized that the ideals of Lord Ram continue to guide the nation, describing ‘Ram Rajya’ as an enduring model of good governance rooted in justice, equality, and public welfare. Addressing a large gathering on Vijayadashami at the DDA Utsav Ground in IP Extension, New Delhi, the Prime Minister extended warm greetings to citizens, highlighting that the festival signifies the eternal victory of truth over falsehood and the end of tyranny, official sources said.
Reflecting on the deeper administrative meaning of Ram Rajya, officials said the Prime Minister underscored its role as a universal standard for an inclusive government. PM Modi stated, “Which is still considered the standard of good governance today. Ram Rajya, that is, such a governance where there is no discrimination against anyone, where everyone gets justice, where equal opportunities are available, and where the purpose of power is not to rule, but to serve the welfare of the people; this is the ideal of Lord Shri Ram. Therefore, we must always move forward with the mantra of treating the public as Janardan and ‘Citizen, you are God.’ We must prioritise the service of the poor and the deprived.”
Turning to national resilience and self-reliance, reports said the Prime Minister drew inspiration from Lord Ram’s journey to Lanka, stressing that challenges should never deter the country from reaching its objectives. PM Modi noted, “No matter how big the crisis may be, no matter how tough the challenge may be, we must not sit back relying on others. We must recognise our own strength. We must have faith in our resources. We must turn our resolve into power and find solutions through our own hard work. Lord Shri Ram taught us that the difficulties of the path cannot stop our journey. The ocean lay ahead, Lanka was far away, but the resolve was unwavering, so Ramji awakened the collective power of the people, made public participation his support, and turned an impossible-seeming goal into reality. This is the fundamental mantra of success.”
Calling for unified national purpose, officials said PM Modi urged all political parties and public institutions to stand together against internal and external threats that aim to divide society or undermine India’s cultural foundation. PM Modi remarked, “Our thoughts must align, our committees—that is, all the institutions of the nation, all political parties must stand together for the national interest. We must proceed with this very spirit; we must fight together against the enemies of the country. The forces that harm the nation, the people who divide society, the mindset that hates our culture. These are the enemies of the country.”
Highlighting ongoing efforts to restore national pride, reports said the Prime Minister pointed to the successful retrieval of hundreds of stolen historical artifacts from overseas. PM Modi affirmed, “A nation progresses when it possesses a sense of self-respect, and its heritage plays a major role in shaping that self-respect. That is why the country is now working to preserve its heritage and identity. For centuries, our heritage was looted and taken abroad. But today, we are bringing those treasures back. Over the past 12 years, more than 650 ancient idols have been brought back to India. India is giving its cultural centres a new identity on the world stage.” Concluding his address, officials said PM Modi expressed firm faith in humanity’s triumph, stating, “Vijayadashami is the festival of victory. This festival gives us the courage to believe that no matter how powerful the enemy, when we stand with truth and humanity, victory will ultimately be ours. This spirit of Vijayadashami has always been at the heart of India’s philosophy.”
