Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a Vijayadashami message on X, calling the day a celebration of the triumph of good and truth over evil and untruth.
• Media reports say Modi is likely to attend a Ravan Dahan event this evening at Utsav Ground in IP Extension, Patparganj, East Delhi.
• Dussehra falls today, October 2, marking the close of Navratri and Durga Puja across India.
• Celebrations include Ramlila performances, processions, and the burning of giant effigies of Ravana and his kin, often accompanied by fireworks.
• Outlets circulated festival guidance and shareable content, including curated wishes and AI-generated Dussehra images from tools such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini.