Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel attends 'Raksha Bandhan' event in Gandhinagar, several women tie 'Rakhi'

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 19 (ANI): 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.
"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.
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.
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.
Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi, will be celebrated on Monday (today). It is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the love and bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers' wrists. In return, brothers offer gifts as a symbol of love and care for their sisters.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival deeply rooted in Indian Culture and has been celebrated for centuries. Instances of sisters tying rakhi around their brothers' wrists for protection are mentioned in Hindu religious texts. (ANI)