PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF RAKSHA BANDHAN

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, extended her greetings to all Indians on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. In her message, she described the festival as an integral part of Indian culture and tradition since ancient times. She characterized the rakhi as a sacred bond of protection, referencing traditional shlokas and mantras that emphasize the continuity of this bond. The President noted that the festival symbolizes mutual respect, responsibility, and warmth among siblings, families, and society, while underscoring that relationships are built on trust, sensitivity, and cooperation. She concluded by calling for a collective pledge to strengthen social bonds and move toward the goal of a Viksit Bharat.