Goa CM Pramod Sawant extends wishes on Dusshera

Sanquelim (Goa) [India], October 12 : Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant performed 'Ayudh Pooja' on the occasion of Dusshera on Saturday and extended his greetings to the people.
Speaking to ANI, Sawant said "I extend my heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on the holy occasion of Dusshera. Dusshera Utsav is celebrated with great pomp and show here in Goa. 'Shashtra Pujan' is also held in every household where the people worship their 'Shastra'.

Earlier today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed Shastra Puja at Sukana Cantonment here on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami and celebrated the festival with Army jawans.
Visuals also emerged where the minister was seen applying tilak on the forehead of the jawans.
"I wish all of you and your families a very happy Vijaya Dashmi. I am very glad I got to perform the Shastra Puja here among all of you. India is among the few countries where we pray to the Shastras and are treated with due respect. It might seem like a small thing, but in reality, it reflects our high respect and culture where we worship something before using it. You all might have seen that all professionals in the country worship their instruments once throughout the year. On Diwali and Vasant Panchami, students worship their ink and books. Musicians worship their musical instruments. Several families of our country are associated with the farmer families. Shashtra Puja is just not to worship our instruments but also our respect towards our work."
Further, Singh said "You all have been following this ritual for years. Today's day is the day of victory and also the day when Ram killed Ravan. It was not just that but a victory for humanity. I see the qualities of lord Ram in our soldiers. Our country till date has only attacked any other country when our culture was insulted and not because of any hatred. I once again extend my wishes to everyone on this occasion. Happy Vijayadashmi."