President Kovind, PM Modi extends wishes on Raksha Bandhan
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New Delhi, Aug 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind were among several leaders on Monday who extended warm greetings and good wishes to the countrymen on the occasion of Rakshabandhan, a festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
"Many wishes to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan," Prime Minister Modi tweeted in Hindi.
रक्षा बंधन के पावन पर्व पर समस्त देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 3, 2020
Meanwhile, the President said, "Greetings on Raksha Bandhan! Rakhi is the sacred thread of love and trust that connects sisters with brothers in a special bond. On this day, let us reiterate our commitment to secure the honor and dignity of women."
Greetings on Raksha Bandhan! Rakhi is the sacred thread of love and trust that connects sisters with brothers in a special bond. On this day, let us reiterate our commitment to secure the honour and dignity of women.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 3, 2020
Vice president Venkaiah Naidu also called for women’s empowerment."I convey my greetings and good wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan. This festival reaffirms the strong ties of love and affection that bind brothers and sisters together," he tweeted.
"On this auspicious occasion, let us also resolve to uphold the dignity and respect traditionally accorded to women in our society and empower women to reach their true potential. May this festival usher in greater peace, harmony, and prosperity in the country," he added.
Home minister Amit Shah, who has tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19), also conveyed his wishes on Raksha Bandhan. "Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on the sacred festival of Rakshabandhan," Shah tweeted in Hindi.
Rakshabandhan, which is being celebrated every year, is a celebration of the unique bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie the rakhi around the wrists of their brothers, symbolically protecting them.