Amaravati, Oct 20 — Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed for their happiness and prosperity.
“On the joyous occasion of Vijayadashami, I extend my heartiest greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh. The Navaratri festival symbolises supremacy of Dharma and marks the triumph of good over evil, righteousness over adharma, and light over darkness,” the Governor said in his message.
“I pray divine Mother Goddess Durga to shower her choicest blessings on all of us on this happy and festive occasion of Vijayadashami,” he said.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu stated that the festival of Dussehra, which symbolises the victory of good over evil, serves as a great source of inspiration for us all.
“I pray for the blessings of the Divine Mother upon our resolve to ensure fair rewards for the hard work of our farmers, empowerment for women, and a bright future for our youth. With the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durga, may Andhra Pradesh achieve success in every field and continue to progress on the path of development. I sincerely wish for every family to flourish with happiness, good health, peace, and prosperity,” the Chief Minister said.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that the festival of Dussehra, standing as a symbol of the triumph of good over evil and righteousness over unrighteousness, is being celebrated with great spiritual splendor across the length and breadth of India.
“In both Telugu states, people are conducting Dussehra festivities with utmost grandeur, worshiping the embodiment of power in accordance with their respective traditions. I extend my heartfelt Dussehra greetings to all, praying that the blessings of the Divine Mother may be showered upon every citizen of our nation. This year, the Sharannavaratri celebrations at Indrakeeladri were made even more magnificent by the presence of the Honourable President of India and the Chief Ministers of several states. Furthermore, the national-level 'SARAS Mela' held in Vijayawada as part of the Dussehra festivities has further enhanced the state's reputation,” he said.
“With the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durgamma, our coalition government is committed to providing equal opportunities to all sections of society and is working steadily toward the holistic development of the state. I wish that this Vijayadashami brings happiness, peace, and prosperity into the lives of all people,” Pawan Kalyan added.
Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, stated that Vijayadashami is a festival that proclaims the triumph of righteousness over unrighteousness, light over darkness, and good over evil.
“With the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durga, may all hardships vanish, may joy flourish in everyone’s life, and may the Divine Mother shower her grace upon us all. Wishing all Telugu people a very happy Dussehra,” he said.