WATCH: PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, And More Perform 'Ravan Dahan' On Vijayadashami

After setting Ravana's effigy on fire, PM Modi said that the burning of it should symbolise more than just a ritual, it should signify the eradication of societal ills that threaten mutual harmony.

PM Modi and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi during Dussehra celebrations

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Prominent political leaders from across the nation participated in the Vijayadashami celebrations on Tuesday by burning effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran, and Meghnath. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Maharashtra Chief Minster Eknath Shinde, and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur among many more were seen setting fire to the effigies of the Demons to symbolise the victory of the good over the evil. 

The Prime Minister shot a fire arrow at Ravana effigy during Dussehra celebrations at DDA ground in the national capital's Dwarka. The Prime Minister also urged the audience to recognise that the burning of Ravana's effigy should symbolise more than just a ritual, it should signify the eradication of societal ills that threaten mutual harmony. He emphasised the importance of defeating "divisive forces" that seek to fragment India along the lines of casteism and regionalism.

VIDEO | PM Modi shoots arrow at Ravana effigy during Dussehra celebrations at DDA ground in Dwarka, Delhi.#VijayaDashami2023 #Dussehra2023 #Dussehra pic.twitter.com/guiAgLCIXQ

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He also worshipped artists enacting the roles of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman during Dussehra celebrations at the DDA ground in Dwarka, Delhi.

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi attended 'Ravan Dahan' organised by Navshri Dharmik Ramleela committee at Red Fort Grounds. 

#WATCH | Delhi: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi attends 'Ravan Dahan' organised by Navshri Dharmik Ramleela committee at Red Fort Grounds. pic.twitter.com/z45zp1g9jn

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The Congress leader also applied 'tilak' on the forehead of artists playing the roles of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lakshman during Dussehra celebrations.

VIDEO | Congress leader Sonia Gandhi applies 'tilak' on the forehead of artistes playing the roles of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lakshman during Dussehra celebrations at Nav Shri Dharmik Lila Committee at Red Fort, Delhi.

(Source: Third Party)#VijayaDashami2023 #Dussehra2023… pic.twitter.com/AUguq2nWhA

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal performed 'Ravan Dahan' organised at Red Fort by Luv Kush Ramleela Committee.

#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal performed 'Ravan Dahan' organised by Luv Kush Ramleela Committee at Red Fort in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/MZqwB1YcKo

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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde attended a Dussehra ceremony at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.

#WATCH | Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde attends 'Ravan Dahan' at Azad Maidan in Mumbai#Dusshera pic.twitter.com/pwo2M8VTzG

— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2023

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur attended 'Ravan Dahan' in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur.

#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh: Union Minister Anurag Thakur attends 'Ravan Dahan', on the occasion of #Dussehra in Hamirpur. pic.twitter.com/hJxImv7zeC

— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2023

Tuesday marks the culmination of celebrations after nine days of festivities as the nation celebrated Vijayadashami today.