Students tie 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' theme-based Rakhi to PM Modi

New Delhi [India], August 19 : On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, which commemorates the unforgettable bond between brothers and sisters, school students on Monday tied 'Rakhi' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and interacted with him.
The major highlight of the event was when students tied 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' theme-based rakhis to him and also discussed about their potential contribution to PM Modi's vision of Vikshit Bharat.
A student emphasising PM Modi's Vikshit Bharat vision asked how they can contribute to it, on which PM Modi said one should be healthy, hygienic, focus on studies and be generous with others.
Meanwhile, students also sang Rakhi-based songs for PM Modi and joyously hugged him.
Furthermore, PM Modi also congratulated the students and extended his wishes to the public on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
Interacting with a student who tied 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' rakhi, PM asked applauded her creativity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Monday morning 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 posted on X.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended wishes and prayed for everyone's happiness and prosperity.
"Heartiest greetings to all the countrymen on the festival of 'Raksha Bandhan'. On this festival of unbreakable love and affection between brothers and sisters, I pray for everyone's happiness and prosperity," Shah posted on X.
Union Health Minister and BJP chief JP Nadda greeted people and prayed that the Raksha Bandhan fills everyone's life with happiness and good fortune.
"I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all my countrymen on the sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan, the unbreakable love and trust between brother and sister. I pray to God that this festival of our sacred culture may fill everyone's life with happiness, good fortune and prosperity," Nadda posted on X.
Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi, will be celebrated on Monday (today). It is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the love and bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers' wrists. In return, brothers offer gifts as a symbol of love and care for their sisters.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival deeply rooted in Indian Culture and has been celebrated for centuries. Incidents of sisters tying rakhi around their brothers' wrists for protection are mentioned in Hindu religious texts.