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Updated October 15th, 2021 at 09:43 IST

PM Modi, other leaders greet nation 'on special occasion of Vijaya Dashami'

PM Modi, President Kovind, Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Ministers and other Union Cabinet Ministers extended their greetings on the occasion of Dussehra.

Reported by: Bhavyata Kagrana
PM Modi, Dussehra
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On the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other Indian leaders extended their wishes to the nation. Meanwhile, PM Modi is all set to dedicate seven new defence companies to the nation today on October 15. In a tweet on Thursday, the Prime Minister had asserted, 'on the special occasion of Vijaya Dashami tomorrow, 15th October, seven new defence companies would be dedicated to the nation'. 

President Ram Nath Kovind extended 'hearty congratulations to all the countrymen'. In a tweet, the President explained how the festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. 

Home Minister Amit Shah wrote Vijaya Dashami teaches to 'walk on the path of humanity'. 

Dussehra 2021 wishes from Indian leaders:

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hoped this festival to destroy the sorrows of all of us and gives good fortune.

"Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami," tweeted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Hindi. 

Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju also extended his 'Hearty greetings to all the countrymen'. 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath says the festival is about the victory of truth over untruth, religion over unrighteousness and good over evil.

PM Modi's Dussehra announcement

The Prime Minister in a major announcement said to dedicate seven new defence companies to the nation. Marking the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami today, PM will address an event organised by the Defence Ministry through video conferencing. The event will also host Rajnath Singh and representatives from the Defence industry associations. According to a release by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Government will introduce seven 100 per cent government-owned defence companies in India.

“The government has decided to convert Ordnance Factory Board from a Government Department into seven 100 per cent government-owned corporate entities, as a measure to improve self-reliance in the defence preparedness of the country. This move will bring about enhanced functional autonomy, efficiency and will unleash new growth potential and innovation,” the PMO’s office said in a statement.

The seven new Defence companies that have been incorporated are Munitions India Limited (MIL); Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVANI); Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWE India); Troop Comforts Limited (TCL); Yantra India Limited (YIL); India Optel Limited (IOL); and Gliders India Limited (GIL). 

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Published October 15th, 2021 at 09:43 IST

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