Indian army and BSF celebrate Raksha Bandhan

The Indian Army organized Raksha Bandhan celebrations at various camps, including Rupai, Phillobari, Dirak, Makum, and Laipuli in Tinsukia district, Assam, and Bordumsa in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh. This festival, symbolizing the bond between brothers and sisters, was celebrated with local communities.

The events were attended by schoolgirls, members of the Akhil Bhartiya Marwadi Mahila Sammelan and Marwadi Mahila Pragati Sanstha, representatives from Brahmakumaris Ishyariya College, and Indian Army soldiers. During the ceremonies, women tied Rakhis on the soldiers’ wrists, representing mutual respect and appreciation for their service. The Raksha Bandhan celebrations with the Indian Army underscored the strong bond and mutual trust between citizens and soldiers, highlighting the unity and strength of India’s Defense Forces and the communities they protect.

In a separate event earlier today, women celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Indian Army personnel in Soni Village along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. They expressed their gratitude by calling the soldiers their brothers and tying Rakhis, while the soldiers pledged to protect and safeguard the residents.

Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival that honors the love and bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie Rakhis around their brothers’ wrists, and in return, brothers give gifts as a token of their love and care.

At the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab’s Amritsar, Border Security Force (BSF) jawans also celebrated the festival with women and children. On this occasion, Rakhis were tied, and sweets were shared, reinforcing the spirit of brotherhood and community.