School students in Delhi tied 'Rakhi' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the Raksha Bandhan festival. PM Modi also interacted with the children.
In a video shared by DD News on its official X handle, PM Modi is seen wearing a green jacket over a cream kurta, surrounded by children. Some of the children are tying rakhis on him while smiling and interacting with the Prime Minister.
School Students Tie 'Rakhi' to PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi also shared pictures with students on his X account, captioning them, "Here are glimpses from a special Raksha Bandhan celebration at 7, LKM."
Earlier on Monday, PM Modi conveyed Raksha Bandhan greetings to all citizens and prayed for everyone's happiness and prosperity. "Best wishes to all countrymen on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival symbolizing the immense love between brother and sister. May this holy festival bring new sweetness in the relationships of all of you and happiness, prosperity and good fortune in life," he wrote on X.
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Meanwhile, women of Jammu and Kashmir tied Rakhi to Indian Army personnel in Soni Village along Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector. Women called the soldiers their brothers and showed gratitude towards them for protecting the borders. In return, the soldiers pledge to protect and safeguard the residents from any harm.
Rakhi symbolizes a sense of protection. On Raksha Bandhan, the brothers promise to protect their sisters from harm of any kind.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival deeply rooted in Indian Culture and has been celebrated for centuries. Incidents of sisters tying rakhi around their brothers' wrists for protection are mentioned in Hindu religious texts.