On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra shared a touching tribute to her brother, Rahul Gandhi. In her post on X, Priyanka included a collage of childhood photographs featuring the siblings and their late father, former Prime Minister Rajeev Gandhi. The images depicted joyful moments, including a black-and-white photo of young Rahul and Priyanka playing together in a toy car.
Priyanka’s message highlighted the depth of their sibling bond, likening it to a “flowerbed” where cherished memories and shared experiences flourish on a foundation of mutual respect, love, and understanding. She described the relationship as a combination of companionship in struggle and a vessel for deepening friendship.
In a parallel gesture, Rahul Gandhi extended his Raksha Bandhan wishes to the nation, underscoring the significance of the festival that celebrates the bond between siblings. He shared a recent picture of himself with Priyanka and conveyed his best wishes to all, emphasizing the festival’s theme of unbreakable love and protection.
भाई-बहन का रिश्ता उस फुलवारी की तरह होता है जिसमें सम्मान, प्रेम और आपसी समझदारी की बुनियाद पर अलग-अलग रंगों वाली यादें, संग के किस्से-कहानियाँ व दोस्ती को और गहरा करने का संकल्प फलता-फूलता है।
भाई-बहन संघर्ष के साथी होते हैं, स्मृतियों के हमराही भी और संगवारी के खेवैया भी।… pic.twitter.com/4zkX1rISrN
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 19, 2024
“Many congratulations and best wishes to all the countrymen on Raksha Bandhan, the festival of unbreakable love and affection between brother and sister. May this thread of protection always keep your sacred relationship strong,” Rahul wrote.
Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, falls on August 19 this year. It is a traditional Hindu festival that honors the special relationship between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi, a ceremonial thread, around their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing a promise of protection and care. In return, brothers offer gifts as a token of their love and commitment.
भाई-बहन के अटूट प्रेम एवं स्नेह के पर्व, रक्षाबंधन की सभी देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई और शुभकामनाएं।
रक्षा का यह सूत्र आपके इस पावन रिश्ते को सदैव मजबूती के साथ जोड़े रहे। pic.twitter.com/Xvsqj2rt4e
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 19, 2024
