Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 12 : Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav performed 'Shastra Puja' on the occasion of Vijayadashami at CM residence in Bhopal on Saturday and prayed for the well-being of all the people of the state.
CM Yadav also extended greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra.
"I extend my greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. This festival connects us to our sanatan culture for years. Today, the entire society and country celebrate this festival by performing shastra puja," CM Yadav said.
The Chief Minister also paid tribute to Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia on her birth anniversary today and remembered her contribution.
"Today's day is important for several reasons. It is also the birth anniversary of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia. I pay my tribute to her as well and remember her on this occasion. From Jan Sangh to till date, Raja Mata owns a special place for the entire Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). BJP people will remember her contribution for the party," he added.
Furthermore, CM Yadav also remembered Devi Ahilyabai and dedicated the celebration of Dussehra festival of this year to her across the state.
"I would like to remember Devi Ahilyabai too whose 300 birth anniversary year is running and we have decided to celebrate Dussehra festival in her name in the entire state. She always ruled with good governance and for the welfare of the public with an aim of Akhand Bharat. We have dedicated Dussehra festival to her and extend my wishes to all the people of the state and the country," he concluded.

Meanwhile, state cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya also performed 'Shastra Puja', on the occasion of Vijayadashami in Dhar district.
In a post on X, Vijayvargiya wrote, "On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, I participated in a program organised in Dhar district, performed Shastra puja and extended my wishes to the public."
"On this festival, which is a symbol of truth, courage and restraint, I pray that we get inspired by the ideals of Lord Shri Ram and touch new heights of victory and success in our lives. Best wishes to everyone on Vijayadashami," he further wrote.
Later, talking to media persons, Vijayvargiya said, " Shastra (weapon) should be there and 'Shaastra' (sacred scriptures) should also be there. If you have 'Shastra' with you, with 'Shaastra' you can make people understand and speak about peace...we are strong but we want peace"
Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, is a prominent Hindu festival celebrated every year at the end of Navaratri.
It is observed on the tenth day of the month of Ashvin, the seventh in the Hindu Luni-Solar Calendar. The festival typically falls in the Gregorian calendar months of September and October.
The festival of Vijayadashami is celebrated almost in every part of the country, and there are several tales associated with it, the most popular being the defeat of the Ravana by Lord Rama, one of the most revered god figures in India.
The festival also starts the preparations for Diwali, the important festival of lights, which is celebrated twenty days after Vijayadashami.