‘Festival Symbolising Immense Love’: PM Modi Extends Raksha Bandhan Greetings; Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Also Share Heartfelt Messages

“Best wishes to all countrymen on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival symbolising 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 (formally Twitter).

समस्त देशवासियों को भाई-बहन के असीम स्नेह के प्रतीक पर्व रक्षाबंधन की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। यह पावन पर्व आप सभी के रिश्तों में नई मिठास और जीवन में सुख, समृद्धि एवं सौभाग्य लेकर आए।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2024

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi also extended wishes on the occasion and prayed for a strong relationship between the brothers and sisters.

"Many congratulations and best wishes to all the countrymen on the festival of 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 and shared a picture with sister Priyanka Gandhi.

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

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi also greeted the countrymen on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

"The relationship between a brother and a sister is like a garden in which memories of different colours, stories of togetherness and the resolve to deepen the 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 posted on X.

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

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.

समस्त देशवासियों को ‘रक्षाबंधन’ के पावन पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।

भाई-बहन के अटूट प्रेम व स्नेह के इस पर्व पर सभी के सुख व समृद्धि की प्रार्थना करता हूँ। pic.twitter.com/ZCyNEZun28

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 19, 2024

Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also shared greetings on Raksha Bandhan through a video message.

In the video message, Chouhan said, "My dear Ladli behno, I salute you all. I wish all my dear sisters on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. I wish all my sisters are socially, financially, educationally and politically independent and this is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolution. We will leave no stone unturned to fulfill this resolution."

मेरी बहनों,

आपको प्रणाम तथा रक्षाबंधन की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं!

हमारी बहनें सामाजिक, आर्थिक, शैक्षणिक और राजनीतिक रूप से सशक्त हों, यह आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी का संकल्प है। इस संकल्प की पूर्ति में हम कोई कसर नहीं छोड़ेंगे। pic.twitter.com/42sBaoHTYx

— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 19, 2024

Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi 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 and in return, brothers offer gifts as a symbol of love and care for their sisters.

The festival is deeply rooted in Indian Culture and has been celebrated for centuries and instances of sisters tying rakhi around their brothers' wrists for protection are mentioned in Hindu religious texts.