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Telangana: Seethakka, other leaders tie Rakhi to CM Revanth Reddy on Raksha Bandhan
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Hyderabad: Telangana state minister Danasari Seethakka and other leaders of the state tied rakhi to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan at his Jubilee Hills residence on Monday.
In the video, leaders of the state were seen tying the Rakhi to CM Revanth Reddy on the festival that celebrates the bond between siblings.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with the school girls by tying rakhis on his wrist in the national capital.
President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings on the festival that celebrates the bond between siblings.
In a post on X, President Droupadi Murmu said, "On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all the countrymen. This festival, based on the feeling of love and mutual trust between brothers and sisters, instills a feeling of affection and respect towards all sisters and daughters."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also celebrated Raksha Bandhan, with school girls tying Rakhis on his wrist in the national capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also greeted people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan and prayed for everyone's happiness and prosperity.
"Best wishes to all countrymen on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival symbolizing the immense love between brother and sister. May this holy festival bring new sweetness in the relationships of all of you and happiness, prosperity and good fortune in life," PM Modi said in a post on X.
Rakhi symbolizes a sense of protection. On Raksha Bandhan, the brothers promise to protect their sisters from harm of any kind.
This year, Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is being celebrated on August 19. The traditional Hindu festival honours the bond between brothers and sisters, with sisters tying a Rakhi around their brothers' wrists and brothers offering gifts in return as a symbol of love and care.