Dussehra 2026 Celebrations Include Ravan Dahan with President Murmu and Leaders
India celebrated Dussehra 2026 with traditional Ravan Dahan events symbolizing the victory of good over evil. President Droupadi Murmu attended celebrations in New Delhi and Dwarka, joined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in East Delhi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Dwarka. The festivities included the burning of effigies of Ravana and his associates, drawing dignitaries and devotees who participated in the annual ritual commemorating Lord Ram's triumph in the Ramayana.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 38/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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oneindia broke this story on 20 Oct, 12:57 pm. Other outlets followed.
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