During his address at a Dussehra event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked the traditional narrative of Lord Ram’s journey to Lanka to inspire the nation. The Prime Minister utilized the festival’s themes of victory over evil to encourage a spirit of determination and self-reliance among the Indian public. He argued that national challenges should not deter the country from its long-term goals and insisted that solutions must be developed through hard work and a firm belief in India's own resources and potential.

While the speech focused on national progress and resilience, the Prime Minister also issued a call to "defeat" those he characterized as the country's "enemies." This rhetoric was presented as a modern-day application of the Dussehra tradition, where the burning of effigies symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. The Prime Minister’s message centered on the idea that collective effort and faith in domestic capabilities are the primary tools required to navigate current geopolitical and internal difficulties. The address did not specify which groups or entities the Prime Minister was referring to as "enemies," leaving the interpretation of this call to action open to the audience. The event concluded with the traditional festivities associated with the holiday, reinforcing the government's emphasis on cultural heritage as a pillar for national development.