Gandhinagar

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday attended 'Raksha Bandhan' celebration programme in Gandhinagar on Monday, Several women tied 'Rakhi' to Patel on this occasion.

Taking to X, Patel shared, "Today, on the auspicious day of Rakshabandhan, sisters from different sections of the state wished me by tying Rakshasutra in large numbers. I am grateful to all the sisters for their love. I pray to God for the auspiciousness and happiness of all the sisters."

He extended his wishes to the people of the state on the holy festival of the selfless love between brothers and sisters.

રક્ષાબંધન પર્વની ગાંધીનગર મુખ્યમંત્રી નિવાસ સ્થાને ઉજવણી, મુખ્યમંત્રી ભુપેન્દ્ર પટેલને બહેનો બાંધ્યું રક્ષાકવચ#rakshabandhan #rakshabandhan2024 #rakshabandhanspecial #Gujaratcm #BhupendraPatel #gandhinagar #vtvgujarati pic.twitter.com/iHZo9oMvi4

— VTV Gujarati News and Beyond (@VtvGujarati) August 19, 2024

"Our festivals are a reflection of our culture. One rakhi means all emotions are contained. The bond of Rakhi is the bond of mutual promises. The bond of Rakhi is the bond of never-failing affection. I am praying for the happy and auspicious lives of all the sisters," he said.

#WATCH | Women tie 'Rakhi' to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel in Gandhi Nagar on the occassion of 'Raksha Bandhan' pic.twitter.com/nttDlgyZq8

— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2024

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with the school girls tying rakhis on his wrist in the national capital.

The Prime Minister greeted people on the occasion and prayed for everyone's happiness and prosperity.

"Best wishes to all countrymen on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival symbolising 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," PM Modi posted on X.

Happy to have marked Raksha Bandhan with my young friends. pic.twitter.com/yWs32Sfon5

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu also extended greetings on the festival that celebrates the bond between siblings.

President Murmu said the festival instills a feeling of affection and respect towards all sisters and daughters.

In a post on X, President Droupadi Murmu said, "On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all the countrymen. This festival, based on the feeling of love and mutual trust between brothers and sisters, instills a feeling of affection and respect towards all sisters and daughters."

She also urged the citizens to take a pledge to ensure the safety and respect of women in society.

"I would like that on this festival day, all the countrymen to take a pledge to ensure the safety and respect of women in our society," the post further reads.

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