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India.com
09-08-2025
- Politics
- India.com
'Warrior and savior...': PM Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with school kids at Delhi residence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with a school student during the Raksha Bandhan celebrations at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday celebrated Raksha Bandhan at his official residence in Delhi, with school students and members of the spiritual organisation Brahma Kumari among others tying rakhis on his wrist. The festival is the celebration of the traditional bond between brothers and sisters. Modi shared a video clip of the celebration as a bunch of happy young students shared their joy and sentiments. One student lauded him as a 'warrior and saviour', while some made references to Operation Sindoor. A school kid said she has brought a peacock rakhi for 'Modi uncle', while another expressed her wish to be a prime minister like him. The prime minister was seen enjoying the celebration, praising a student for remembering a number of his government schemes, which she had incorporated in a poem. Modi also posted a message on X, greeting people on the auspicious occasion. Posting the video clip, he added, 'Here are highlights from a very special Raksha Bandhan celebration earlier today. Gratitude to our Nari Shakti for their continuous trust and affection.' Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival celebrating the unbreakable bond of love and trust between siblings. In a post on X, Shah said, 'Heartfelt best wishes to all countrymen on the sacred festival of 'Raksha Bandhan,' dedicated to the unbreakable bond of love, trust, and commitment to protection between brothers and sisters. I pray to God that this festival becomes a source of joy and enthusiasm in everyone's life.' Similarly, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a X post said, 'Heartfelt best wishes to all of you on the sacred occasion of Raksha Bandhan. This festival is not only about the purity of the rakhi thread but also a symbol of the commitment to honour, protect, and ensure the happiness and prosperity of our sisters. May this festival, a symbol of the love between brothers and sisters, further strengthen the spirit of protection within us – that is my prayer to God. 'Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the love and bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a Rakhi around their brother's wrists. In return, brothers offer gifts as a symbol of love and care for their sisters. Rakhi symbolises a sense of protection. On Raksha Bandhan, the brothers promise to protect their sisters from harm of any kind.' This year, Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on August 9. (With inputs from agencies)
The Hindu
09-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
PM Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with students, members of Brahma Kumari and others
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (August 9, 2025) celebrated Raksha Bandhan at his residence here, with school students and members of the spiritual organisation Brahma Kumari among others tying rakhis on his wrist. The festival is the celebration of the traditional bond between brothers and sisters. Mr. Modi shared a video clip of the celebration as a bunch of happy young students shared their joy and sentiments. Here are highlights from a very special Raksha Bandhan celebration earlier today. Gratitude to our Nari Shakti for their continuous trust and affection. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2025 One student lauded him as a "warrior and saviour", while some made references to Operation Sindoor. A school kid said she has brought a peacock rakhi for "Modi uncle", while another expressed her wish to be a prime minister like him. The Prime Minister was seen enjoying the celebration, praising a student for remembering a number of his government schemes, which she had incorporated in a poem. Mr. Modi also posted a message on X, greeting people on the auspicious occasion. सभी देशवासियों को रक्षाबंधन की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं। Best wishes on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2025 Posting the video clip, he added, "Here are highlights from a very special Raksha Bandhan celebration earlier today. Gratitude to our Nari Shakti for their continuous trust and affection."
Time of India
09-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rakshabandhan with the PM: Modi shares cute moment with children; Brahma Kumaris join celebration
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared a delighted moment with school kids on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan at his residence. He also celebrated the festival with the members of the spiritual organisation Brahma Kumari. Several pictures of PM Modi went viral, where school kids were seen tying rakhis to him. PM Modi also posted a message on X, greeting people on the auspicious occasion. He conveyed best wishes to the nation, emphasising the festival's significance in strengthening the bond between siblings. "Best wishes on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan," PM Modi wrote on X. Union home minister Amit Shah also extended greetings on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. In a post on X, Shah said, "Heartfelt best wishes to all countrymen on the sacred festival of 'Raksha Bandhan,' dedicated to the unbreakable bond of love, trust, and commitment to protection between brothers and sisters. I pray to God that this festival becomes a source of joy and enthusiasm in everyone's life." Defence minister Rajnath Singh also wished on the occasion. He posted on X, "Heartfelt best wishes to all of you on the sacred occasion of Raksha Bandhan. This festival is not only about the purity of the rakhi thread but also a symbol of the commitment to honour, protect, and ensure the happiness and prosperity of our sisters. May this festival, a symbol of the love between brothers and sisters, further strengthen the spirit of protection within us--that is my prayer to God."
