Dussehra rallies live updates: RSS chief says ‘sinister’ plans afoot against India

Dussehra live updates: President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi will be attending the Dussehra programme organised by the Shri Dharmik Leela Committee in Delhi today.

Dheeraj Dhar Gupta, general secretary of Shri Dharmik Leela Committee said, "The programme will begin at 5.30 pm tomorrow. Both the President and the Prime Minister are coming. Tomorrow, on the occasion of Dussehra, all three effigies will be burnt."

Dussehra live updates: In Dussehra event address, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat laments atrocities against women, says Kolkata doctor's rape shameful.

Dussehra live updates: In a post on X on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, Shiv Sena (UBT) called on those who love Maharastra to burn "demonic attitudes and reap the golden benefits of unity.

The party is set to address a large rally at Shivaji Park, in line with the tradition started by Balasaheb Thackeray to give a Dussehra address.

However, their rally will be head-to-head with rival faction Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde in Azad Maidan.

Dussehra live updates: The Mumbai police, in the interest of safety and traffic management, have closed off certain roads around the Shiv Sena UBT rally at Shivaji park.

- SVS Road, from Siddhivinayak Mandir Junction to Kapad Bazar Junction, will be closed to vehicles, as will the route from Raja Badhe Chowk Junction to Keluskar Marg (North) Junction in Dadar.

- LJ Road and Gokhale Road are better suited for accessibility.

- Bal Govindas Marg and Dadasaheb Rege Road also have no entry.

Dussehra live updates: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed a crowd of Sangh workers to talk about the importance of RSS after 100 years of the organisation on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami in Nagpur.

During his speech he touched on the importance of caste unity and said, “Friendships between individuals and families cutting across castes and religions is needed for social harmony and unity.”

Dussehra live updates: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke about the recent violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh after the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

“In Bangladesh, such discussions are going on that we have a threat from India and hence we have to side with Pakistan since they have a nuclear weapon we can stop India. We all know which countries are pushing such discussions, and narrations, we don't need to take their name. Their wish is to create such conditions in India as well. Such industries are being run to stop India," he said in his speech at the Vijaya Dashami Utsav in Nagpur

“Tyrannical fundamentalist nature exists in Bangladesh, sword of danger hangs over heads of minorities, including Hindus”, he added.

Dussehra live updates: In a speech at the Vijaya Dashami Utsav in Nagpur, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat commented on the celebrated national character and traditions of India as well as the issues that are detrimental to India's reputation.

The RSS chief said that there are currently “sinister” plans to destabilise India at play, including enemies of our cultural traditions such as - “the deep state, wokeism and cultural marxists.”

Dussehra live updates: The tallest Ravan effigy has been constructed in Dwarka sector 10 ahead of Ravan Dahan, where the body of Ravan is burnt as a symbol of good vanquishing evil.

0rganiser of Dwarka Shree Ram Leela Society, Rajesh Gehlot said, “ It took almost 4 months to make this Ravan effigy...the expenditure was around ₹30 lakhs. ”

Dussehra live updates: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed a crowd of Sangh workers in a Vijay ashami event in Nagpur and said that the continuation of war between Israel and Hamas was a cause of concern

In his speech, he said,"Situations are challenging sometimes and sometimes good... Human life is materially happier than before but we see that in this happy and developed human society, many struggles continue. The war that started between Israel and Hamas - everyone is worried about how broader it will be and what impact it will have on others."

Dussehra live updates: RSS leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi spoke at the Nagpur Vijaya Dashami event and addressed the narrative of a single supreme Indian language.

He said, “States are different and their languages are different, even the small cultures of these states are different. An unwanted illusion is being created that one language is supreme. Every language that is being spoken in India is a national language whether it is Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali or Hindi.”

He also stated that though the languages are different, our thinking as people of India is the same.

Dussehra live updates: President Draupadi Murmu, in a post on social media platform X, on Saturday, wished the entire country on the auspicious event of Vijay Dashami.

In her message she also highlighted the importance of imbibing the significance of truth and morality from the festival.

"It is the festival of the victory of justice over injustice. This festival is a symbol of our belief in the values ​​of truth and morality. On this auspicious occasion, we should pledge that we will siding with justice even in the most difficult circumstances. I wish that this holy festival brings happiness and prosperity in everyone's life and that our country always moves ahead on the path of development," she said.

Dussehra live updates: Riot police have been stationed in Mumbai, amid a charged political atmosphere where the two rival factions of the Shiv Sena will address party workers and the public.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) will hold its rally at Shivaji Park, while the Eknath Shinde faction will be at Azad Maidan.

Dussehra live updates: More than 12,000 police personnel, six additional commissioners of police, 27 deputy commissioners, 54 assistant commissioners and 2,300 police officers have been brought in to ensure safety and security amid festivities and political rallies planned in the city.

Dussehra live updates: The Vijay Dashami Utsav of RSS Nagpur with chief Mohan Bhagwat has begun at 7:40am at Reshimbagh.

Chief guest of the program is Padma Bhushan awardee and former chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO), Dr. Radhakrishnan.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will be giving a speech to boost worker morale and celebrate the holy event.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis are also present at the event.

Dussehra live updates: Punjab police issued a red alert across the state on Friday ahead of the Dussehra celebrations and impending panchayat elections, an official statement said.

"The alert has been sounded on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav to ensure the safety and security of citizens," the statement added.

Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla, said that security has been increased across the state and more than 600 checkpoints have been set up.

All the inter-state and inter-district boundaries in the state have been sealed as well.

Dussehra live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings for Vijay Dashami on October 12 in a post on social media platform X.

In his post he said, “Best wishes to my countrymen on Vijayadashami. With the blessings of Maa Durga and Lord Shri Ram, I wish that all of you achieve victory in every sphere of life.”

Dussehra live updates: The Noida police has issued a warning for traffic management and diversions during the Ramlila event in Noida Stadium.

The advisory states, “The general public is informed that until the completion of the Dussehra festival on 12.10.2024, traffic management will be in place for the Ramlila event at Noida Stadium, Sector-21A, Noida, and at the Ramlila grounds in Sector 62, Noida. This includes the Ravan Dahan event and other festivities.”

Traffic headed towards the Sector 62 chowk will be restricted and will later be diverted to the Sector 59 intersection.