Kendriya Vidyalaya students celebrate Raksha Bandhan with soldiers
The students, accompanied by their teachers, visited the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre. They expressed their heartfelt gratitude and respect towards the brave soldiers and Agniveers of the Indian Army for their service to the nation.
The students tied handcrafted rakhis on the wrists of soldiers, offered sweets and conveyed their love and admiration for the armed forces. The atmosphere was filled with emotion and patriotism as slogans like Vande Mataram and Jai Hind echoed through the regiment's premises.
School principal Mahendra Kalra said that this initiative was meant to instill a sense of respect, discipline and patriotism in students, while also connecting them emotionally with the protectors of the nation.
'Raksha Bandhan is not just a festival of siblings but also a symbol of emotional bonding with those who protect us selflessly,' he remarked.
The officers of the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre appreciated the thoughtful gesture by the school students, stating that such interactions boost the morale of the troops, especially those far from their families.
The Agniveers expressed that receiving rakhis from the children makes them feel valued and emotionally supported in their service to the nation.
This meaningful initiative not only nurtured empathy and national pride among students but also revived the cultural essence of Raksha Bandhan, a celebration of protection, commitment and love, said a release.
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