Modi Calls on Lord Ram’s Values to Unite a Nation Facing Division

On a bright Tuesday evening, the DDA Utsav Ground in New Delhi pulsed with the colours of a traditional Vijayadashami celebration. Amid the hum of crowds and the scent of incense, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped forward, his voice carrying a mixture of reverence and resolve.

“Today, every corner of India breathes the story of Ram,” he began, pausing for a beat as if letting the sentiment settle. “From the bustling streets of Delhi to the remote villages of the Northeast, the saga of Lord Shri Ram, his sister‑wife Janaki and the mighty Bajrang Bali is alive in our hearts.”

He didn’t just speak about mythology. The Prime Minister linked the age‑old tale to the present‑day challenges India faces – namely, the “enemies” and “forces that try to divide us.” In his view, Lord Ram’s journey to Lanka isn’t just a story of heroism; it’s a blueprint for a nation that must rely on its own strength.

“When Ram set foot on the ocean, the waves seemed endless. Yet he never wavered,” Modi said, his tone a blend of calm and encouragement. “Similarly, we must not sit idle waiting for help from elsewhere. Our resources, our resolve – that’s what will turn any crisis into a stepping‑stone.”

He went on to describe the ideal of “Ram Rajya” – a system where governance is stripped of discrimination, where justice is a birthright, and where power exists solely to serve the people. “Think of the citizen as Janardan, as a living god,” he added, a gentle reminder that public service should feel sacred.

Unity, he emphasized, isn’t a lofty slogan but a daily practice. All institutions, all political parties, even rival factions must sit together “like one family,” he urged, to push back against the “mind‑set that hates our culture.” The underlying message was clear: division weakens, togetherness strengthens.

Modi also touched on a softer, yet equally important, front – India’s cultural heritage. He highlighted that over the past twelve years more than 650 ancient idols, once scattered across museums abroad, have been returned home. “A nation that respects its past earns its own self‑respect,” he said, noting that reclaimed artifacts are giving Indian cultural centres a fresh, global identity.

Closing his address, the Prime Minister reminded everyone that Vijayadashami is, at its core, a celebration of truth’s victory over falsehood. “No matter how powerful the enemy, when we stand together with truth and humanity, we will win,” he declared, leaving the crowd with a hopeful, almost palpable sense of purpose.

As the evening drew to a close, the echo of the Prime Minister’s words lingered, mingling with the distant chants of Ram Leela performers. For many, it felt less like a political speech and more like a shared promise – a promise to keep the spirit of Ram alive, not just in stories, but in the way India chooses to live, work and protect itself.