IN PICS: PM Modi participates in Vijayadashmi celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort Ground

PM Modi thereafter torched the effigy of Ravana, which is seen as a symbol of evil.

PM Modi also addressed the masses and asked them to pledge that they would eradicate negativity from the country by 2022.

Even President Ram Nath Kovind was present at the occasion along with his wife, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Former PM Manmohan Singh.

The celebration began with Aarti of Ram, Lakshman and Hanuman, which was performed by PM Modi, President Kovind, Naidu and Manmohan Singh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in Vijaydashmi celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort Ground