- Monday, February 24, 2025
By: Shubham Ghosh
INDIA on Sunday (22) celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan and besides the common man, political leaders and others wished people on the auspicious occasion to mark love between siblings. On the day, women of all ages tie a thread called ‘rakhi’ on the wrists of their brothers (who can be someone even without blood relations), symbolically protecting them, and receive a gift in return.
The occasion is celebrated annually on the full moon in the Hindu month of ‘Shravan‘.
Indian president Ram Nath Kovind and vice president M Venkaiah Naidu greeted their countrymen on the occasion.
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Kovind said in a tweet, “Raksha Bandhan greetings to all fellow citizens! The festival is a symbol of love, affection and trust. Let us resolve to build a harmonious society where safety and dignity of women are given utmost importance and they fulfil their aspirations freely.”
Naidu also tweeted urging people to ensure a safe environment for women.
“On this auspicious day, let us resolve to uphold the dignity of women and ensure a safe environment for them at all times,” his office tweeted.
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the people of India on the occasion. “Many best wishes to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan,” he tweeted in Hindi.
Indian home minister Amit Shah also greeted the nation on the festival. “Warm wishes to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan,” he tweeted.
Indian National Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also greeted on the day and posted a picture of her younger days with brother Rahul Gandhi and father Rajiv Gandhi, their late father and former prime minister.
रक्षाबंधन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
Happy Raksha Bandhan to all you brothers and sisters out there…may you always look out for each other, love each other and make each other laugh as much as we do.#रक्षाबंधन pic.twitter.com/3KKJ5qGGQc
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 22, 2021
Actor Akshay Kumar and former India cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Venkatesh Prasad also tweeted on the occasion, some sending general messages on sibling bond while others putting up their own personal stories.
My go to person when I’m in a dilemma, someone who’s always stood by my side, corrected me when I’m wrong, happiest for my achievements. The most selfless person I know, my sister Alka ♥️ I wouldn’t have been the person I am without you. Happy #Rakshabandhan pic.twitter.com/qLJETnn9CS
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 22, 2021
Draupadi had torn a small corner of her sari to prevent Lord Krishna’s wrist from bleeding (he had inadvertently hurt himself). Thus, a bond that of brother & sister developed between them & he promised to protect her.
May the bond between brothers and sisters grow #Rakshabandhan pic.twitter.com/ofXMdbwK5a— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) August 22, 2021
Thanks Tai for always being my pillar of strength. I am very blessed to have a sister like you.
Happy #RakshaBandhan!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 22, 2021
