NEW DELHI, October 21 (Aalimi Nation) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that all institutions and political parties of the country should stand together for national interest, in a speech at Vijayadashami (Dussehra) celebrations in the capital. No opposition party or institution had been reported as responding to the remarks.
What the Prime Minister said
Modi said: "We must proceed with this very spirit and we must fight together against the enemies of the country." He framed the call as a shared commitment to national goals, collective resolve and unity. According to accounts of the speech, he did not name any individual, party or group. He described the country's "true enemies" as those who harm its prestige, sow division in society and nurture hatred towards its culture, and referred to them as adversaries of "Maa Bharati".
He recalled a teaching he attributed to Lord Ram: "Lord Shri Ram taught us that the difficulties cannot stop our journey." He said no crisis is too big to overcome and that people should recognise their own strength rather than depend on others in hard times.
Self-reliance and Ram Rajya
Modi said his government's goal is to make India self-reliant, adding: "We must have faith in our resources." He said the country should solve its problems through its own efforts.
Describing Ram Rajya as a benchmark of good governance, the Prime Minister said it means a system without discrimination, where everyone gets justice in good time and equal opportunity. He said the purpose of power is public welfare, not rule, which he called the ideal of Lord Ram.
He also reached out to political parties, urging them to join hands in fulfilling the aspirations of the people, according to accounts of the speech.
Dussehra context
Vijayadashami marks the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana in the Hindu tradition and is celebrated across India as a symbol of the triumph of good over evil. Modi said that when people "stand with truth and humanity, victory will ultimately be ours". The address was delivered at the Dussehra programme in Delhi, where accounts differ on the exact venue within the city.
Reactions and open questions
Reports of the speech did not record any reaction from opposition parties, constitutional bodies or other officials. Because the Prime Minister did not identify the "enemies" he referred to, the remark may be interpreted in different ways, and the speech did not set out any specific proposal, programme or meeting between parties.
It is also not clear from the accounts reviewed whether the appeal is linked to any particular policy question or upcoming parliamentary business.
What to watch next
Observers will watch for any responses from opposition leaders in the coming days and whether the Prime Minister's call for unity is followed by outreach to parties on specific issues. Statements from party spokespersons and any official follow-up from the government are the next points to be confirmed.
