Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel said that on Vijayadashami, Lord Shri Ram returned after vanquishing evil forces. In a similar spirit, the Navratri festival symbolizes conquering the evils within ourselves through the strength gained from nine days of worshiping Maa Ambe. He expressed his hope for great progress within the Gujarati community, emphasizing that the advancement of the community contributes to the progress of the state, which in turn leads to the progress of the nation.