New Delhi, Aug 19: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Rakshabandhan.
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday urged every citizen of this country to reaffirm the pledge to ensure safety and respect for women, on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. “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. I would like that on this festival day, all the countrymen take a pledge to ensure the safety and respect of women in our society,” she posted on X.
Taking to the social media site, the Prime Minister tweeted, " May this holy festival bring new sweetness in the relationships of all, and happiness, prosperity & good fortune to everyone’s lives."
Stating that the auspicious day is also celebrated as ‘Gamha Purnima’, the birthday of Lord Balabhadra, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi wished that this festival, which symbolises love, devotion & protection, makes everyone’s life better and strengthens the sacred bond between brothers and sisters.
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Shravana. Raksha Bandhan, the unique bond between a brother and sister, is being celebrated across the country today. On the occasion, the sister ties a rakhi (a sacred thread) around the wrist of her brother and prays for his long and happy life while the brother promises to protect her in need and trouble. Raksha Bandhan marks the celebration of the protection of the bond between the siblings.
