PM Modi flags three ‘enemies’ of India, calls for unity in national interest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi identified three 'enemies' of India—forces harming national honor, those dividing society, and those hostile to Indian culture—during Vijayadashami celebrations. He called for national unity across all political parties and institutions.
Why it matters
The speech reflects the current administration's ideological focus on national identity and social cohesion in India.
PM Modi flags three ‘enemies’ of India, calls for unity in national interest left Prime Minister Narendra Modi uses a bow and arrow in honour of Lord Rama during the Vijayadashami (Dussehra) celebrations at the DDA Utsav Ground, in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/gjs9a2/article71605319.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261020460L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi uses a bow and arrow in honour of Lord Rama during the Vijayadashami (Dussehra) celebrations at the DDA Utsav Ground, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Narendra Modi Photo Gallery/ANI Photo) “Let our thoughts be aligned… all the institutions of the nation, all political parties… let us stand together for the national interest.
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