Leaders Across India Celebrate Raksha Bandhan: Rakhis Tie Together a Nation

Telangana leaders, including Minister Danasari Seethakka, celebrated Raksha Bandhan with CM Revanth Reddy. PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu also marked the occasion with school girls and heartfelt messages. The festival, celebrated on August 19, symbolizes the strong bond of love and protection between siblings.

Telangana state minister Danasari Seethakka and other leaders commemorated Raksha Bandhan by tying rakhi to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at his Jubilee Hills residence on Monday. A video showcased state leaders participating in the festive tradition that celebrates the bond between siblings.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Raksha Bandhan by having school girls tie rakhis on his wrist in the national capital. President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings, emphasizing the festival's celebration of sibling bonds.

In a post on X, President Droupadi Murmu expressed heartfelt greetings, underscoring the love and mutual trust between brothers and sisters. Prime Minister Modi also greeted the nation, wishing for happiness and prosperity. He noted that Rakhi symbolizes protection, with brothers vowing to safeguard their sisters from harm.

This year's Raksha Bandhan, celebrated on August 19, honors the bond between brothers and sisters. The tradition involves sisters tying a Rakhi around their brothers' wrists, who in return offer gifts as a symbol of love and care. (ANI)