Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha and shared a message on social media platform X, expressing hope that the festival would strengthen the spirit of brotherhood, harmony and mutual trust in society.
In his message, the Prime Minister said that Eid-ul-Adha would promote prosperity, peace and cooperation in people’s lives. He also wished citizens good health and success.
Eid-ul-Adha is being observed by the Muslim community in India and other parts of the world with religious observance. Special prayers were offered at mosques and Eidgahs in several cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Lucknow.
Security arrangements were strengthened in several states across the country for Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. Police administrations in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka were placed on alert. Authorities made arrangements to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents.
Additional police personnel were deployed in major cities, surveillance was increased in sensitive areas through drone cameras, and social media platforms were also being monitored. Administrative authorities also introduced traffic diversions to reduce inconvenience in congested areas and appealed to citizens to celebrate the festival while maintaining peace and harmony.
Prime Minister Modi also paid tribute to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and actor N. T. Rama Rao on his birth anniversary. He said NTR Garu’s life was dedicated to public service, social justice and good governance. In his message, the Prime Minister said NTR Garu made significant contributions towards the dignity and rights of poor and marginalised communities and left a distinct mark in cinema that inspired generations.
The Prime Minister also said NTR Garu’s legacy continues to inspire Indian politics and culture. He referred to efforts by the government led by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to advance NTR’s vision in the state.
Prime Minister Modi also paid tribute to freedom fighter and nationalist thinker Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary. He said Savarkar’s life symbolised courage, sacrifice and patriotism and would continue to inspire future generations. In a social media message, the Prime Minister said Savarkar’s personality and ideological contributions were significant in India’s freedom struggle and added that his life remained a source of inspiration for the country’s youth.
Savarkar is counted among prominent revolutionaries of India’s independence movement who played a role in the struggle against British rule. His writings and ideas contributed to shaping the course of the freedom movement.
