Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged citizens to adopt a "Nation First" pledge to identify and defeat enemies of "Maa Bharati" during Vijaya Dashami celebrations in New Delhi, defining them as forces harming national honour, dividing society, and harbouring hatred toward Indian culture.
Modi invoked Lord Ram's ideals, citing Sanskrit verses on equanimity during coronation and exile. He outlined a success formula: trust in one's power, confidence, resource utilisation, and unwavering commitment, urging public welfare driven by collective strength.
The speech comes amid opposition and Cockroach Janta Party protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities, which the BJP attributes to foreign interference.
