India, Oct. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invoked the ideals of Lord Ram to call for good governance, social equality and national unity, urging citizens to work collectively towards a developed India and stand firm against forces that seek to divide society or undermine the country's cultural identity.

Addressing Vijayadashami celebrations organised by the Shri Ramlila Committee Indraprastha at the DDA Utsav Ground in IP Extension, Patparganj, east Delhi, Modi said the festival represented more than the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana. It embodied the triumph of truth over falsehood and reaffirmed the enduring relevance of the principles that guided Lord Ram's life.

The Prime Minister's address connected religious tradi...