Lucknow, Oct. 20 -- Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Dinesh Sharma on Tuesday wished everyone on the occassion of Vijayadashami and conveyed a message of humanity, moral values and self-defence.

"The festival of Vijayadashami symbolises the victory of truth over falsehood. It conveys a message for the greater good of humanity, emphasising the importance of upholding moral boundaries (maryada) while also recognising the necessity of self-defence," he said.

He further said the festival promoted unity and collective celebration, referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message of harmony and togetherness.

"Across India, Vijayadashami is celebrated in a spirit of unity, harmony, and cooperation. Our Prime Minister ...