10 students from Punjab govt schools participate in Raksha Bandhan at Rashtrapati Bhavan
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Chandigarh: In a moment of great pride for Punjab, 10 students from the state govt schools participated in Raksha Bandhan celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, alongside President
Droupadi Murmu
.
Punjab school education minister Harjot Singh Bains said this on Sunday as he congratulated the students and their teachers for participating in the prestigious event.
Bains informed that a total of 10 students — Usha Rani, Mehakdeep Kaur, Pinky Kaur, Arshdeep Kaur, Bimandeep Kaur, Preetjot Kaur, Baljinder Kaur, Veerpal Kaur, Sunita Kaur, and Sehajdeep Kaur — were privileged to interact with the President, immerse themselves in India's rich cultural heritage, and create unforgettable memories.
"The students represented various govt schools in Punjab, joining a larger contingent of students from across India who came together to celebrate the festival. This gathering showcased the country's rich cultural diversity and underscored the spirit of unity that binds its people," Bains stated.
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