Leaders Unite to Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with Heartfelt Messages

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to the nation on Raksha Bandhan, emphasizing the strong bond between brothers and sisters. The festival, celebrated for centuries, symbolizes love, care, and mutual respect in Indian culture.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, wishing for a strong bond between brothers and sisters. 'Many congratulations and best wishes to all the countrymen on Rakshabandhan, the festival of unbreakable love and affection between brother and sister. May this Rakhi always keep your sacred relationship strong,' the Congress leader posted on X, sharing a picture with his sister Priyanka Gandhi.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi also conveyed her festive greetings on X. 'The relationship between a brother and a sister is like a garden in which memories of different colors, stories of togetherness, and the resolve to deepen friendship flourish on the foundation of respect, love, and mutual understanding. Brothers and sisters are companions in struggle, companions of memories, and also boatmen of companionship. Happy Rakhi to all of you,' she wrote.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on Raksha Bandhan, wishing for happiness and prosperity for everyone. '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 posted on X.

Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi, is a traditional Hindu festival celebrating the love and bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers' wrists and in return, brothers offer gifts as a symbol of love and care. Deeply rooted in Indian culture, the festival has been celebrated for centuries, with instances of sisters tying rakhi around their brothers' wrists for protection mentioned in Hindu religious texts.

(With inputs from agencies.)