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CM Bhajanlal Sharma urges fight terrorism, corruption, drugs at Jaipur Vijayadashami
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 09:31 PM
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Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma attended the Ravana Dahan ceremony in Jaipur on Vijayadashami, using the platform to call for decisive action against terrorism, corruption and drug abuse.
Jaipur's Adarsh Nagar hosted a large Ravana Dahan celebration on Tuesday, marking the culmination of the Hindu festival of Vijayadashami. The event drew crowds who gathered to witness the symbolic burning of the mythological antagonist, a tradition that signifies the triumph of good over evil.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma arrived at the venue and addressed the assembled devotees. In his brief speech, he highlighted the persistent challenges of terrorism, corruption and drug addiction facing the state and the nation. He urged law‑enforcement agencies and civil society to intensify efforts to eradicate these threats, emphasizing that the spirit of Vijayadashami should inspire collective resolve against such ills.
The CM's remarks were received positively by attendees, many of whom echoed the call for a safer, cleaner society. Officials noted that the government is already rolling out stricter anti‑terror measures, anti‑corruption initiatives, and drug‑rehabilitation programs, aligning policy action with the festival's message of moral renewal.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma arrived at the venue and addressed the assembled devotees. In his brief speech, he highlighted the persistent challenges of terrorism, corruption and drug addiction facing the state and the nation. He urged law‑enforcement agencies and civil society to intensify efforts to eradicate these threats, emphasizing that the spirit of Vijayadashami should inspire collective resolve against such ills.
The CM's remarks were received positively by attendees, many of whom echoed the call for a safer, cleaner society. Officials noted that the government is already rolling out stricter anti‑terror measures, anti‑corruption initiatives, and drug‑rehabilitation programs, aligning policy action with the festival's message of moral renewal.