India, Oct. 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings on Vijaya Dashmi, while saying that it celebrates the victory of good over evil and righteousness over falsehood.

"Vijaya Dashami celebrates the triumph of good and righteousness over evil and falsehood. May courage, wisdom and devotion always guide our paths. Wishing my fellow Indians a happy Vijaya Dashami," PM Modi said in a post on X.

Meanwhile, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Gujarat's Bhuj to attend the Dussehra celebration with the Indian Army personnel at the military base.

"Leaving New Delhi for Bhuj (Gujarat). Shall visit the forward areas and interact with the Armed Forces Personnel on the auspicious occasion of 'Vijaya Dashmi'. Look...