Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated Raksha Bandhan with the daughters of PMO staff at his residence in Delhi.
This was a special Raksha Bandhan as these young girls were daughters of sweepers, peons, gardeners, drivers, etc. They work at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office
Taking to Twitter PM Modi shared some pictures and said, “A very special Raksha Bandhan with these youngsters…”
A very special Raksha Bandhan with these youngsters… pic.twitter.com/mcEbq9lmpx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 11, 2022
PMO also shared a video on the occasion in which PM Modi was seen celebrating the festival. PM Modi was also seen interacting with the young girls and they came forward one-by-one to tie Rakhi.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
Taking to Twitter PM Modi said, “Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan.”
Earlier, PM Modi’s Pakistani sister, Qamar Mohsin Shaikh, sent the sacred thread, Rakhi, to PM Modi. Sheikh also wished her luck for the 2024 general elections.
Moreover, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended greetings to the people of the country.
“Warm wishes to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan,” Shah tweeted.
Earlier on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tied rakhi from a large number of women.
Women tied rakhi to CM Dhami at his residence and Chief Sevak Sadan auditorium and wished him a long life.
However, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Savan month. It marks the bond of love between the siblings and this year it will be celebrated on August 11.