Dussehra in Amritsar: Major General Compares Pakistan to Ravana, Echoes ‘Operation Sindoor’

Dussehra in Amritsar: At Amritsar’s Dussehra celebration, Major General Kartik Seshadri likened Pakistan to Ravana, stating, ‘Just as Pakistan was destroyed, so too was Ravana.’ The event featured cultural performances and a powerful message of introspection and societal improvement.

Amritsar’s Dussehra celebrations

On October 2, 2025, Amritsar’s Dussehra celebrations at the Dussehra Ground took on a poignant and powerful tone as Major General Kartik Seshadri, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 15th Infantry Division, delivered a stirring address. Drawing a parallel between the mythological demon king Ravana and Pakistan, he remarked, “Just as India destroyed Pakistan through Operation Sindoor, Ravana was also destroyed today.”

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Major General Seshadri’s statement resonated deeply with the audience, linking the triumph of good over evil in the Ramayana to India’s decisive military actions. He highlighted the nation’s strong response to the Pulwama attack, emphasizing that Pakistan-backed terrorists had killed innocent people, and India had responded strongly.

Dussehra in Amritsar: Shri Durgayana Tirtha Committee

The Dussehra event, organized by the Shri Durgayana Tirtha Committee, featured the traditional burning of effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhakaran. Prof. Laxmikanta Chawla, President of the Shri Durgayana Committee, delivered a thought-provoking message before the effigies were set ablaze. She urged the gathering to introspect, stating, “As long as we harbor vices like greed, attachment, ego, and anger, we cannot truly celebrate Vijayadashami.”

Prof. Chawla emphasized the importance of embodying the virtues of Lord Ram in daily life, advocating for truth, righteousness, and service. She also called upon religious leaders to ensure that individuals who misuse women or engage in derogatory language against women should not be allowed into spiritual spaces.

The event was marked by vibrant cultural performances, with children and youth enacting various episodes from the Ramayana. The crowd was captivated as characters portraying Ram, Lakshman, Sita, Hanuman, and Ravana brought the epic to life on stage. The atmosphere was electric, culminating in a resounding cheer of “Jai Shri Ram” as Lord Ram’s effigy was set aflame.

Dignitaries present

Among the dignitaries present were former Deputy Chief Minister Om Prakash Soni, MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Dr. Rajkumar Verka, Ashwani Pannu, Jugal Kishore Sharma, MLA Dr. Ajay Gupta, Mayor Jatinder Singh Moti Bhatia, Senior Deputy Mayor Priyanka Sharma, Dr. Ram Chawla, Sukhjinder Singh Pintu, Dr. Rakesh Sharma, Karan Kapila, Shiv, Sanjay Mehra, Suraj Babbar from Giriraj Seva Dal, Manager Anil Sharma, Bimal Arora, Vijay Khanna, Rohit Khanna, Surinder Bhandari, Vicky Cheeda, Tinu Rajput, and Mala Chawla.

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The Dussehra celebrations in Amritsar this year were not just a display of cultural heritage but also a powerful reminder of the nation’s strength, unity, and commitment to upholding righteousness.