The leaders extended warm greetings to the citizens on the auspicious occasion. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday celebrated Rakshabandhan with schoolgirls at his residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Wishing Indians on the occassion, he prayed that the auspicious festival bring happiness, prosperity, and success into everyone’s lives.PM Modi shared images of the event on X and said, “May this festival deepen the bonds of affection and harmony. May it bring happiness and prosperity to everyone.”He was also seen shaking hands and offering belssings to schoolgirls.Defence minister Rajnath Singh also celebrated Rakhi at his residence, with schoolgirls and NCC cadets tying him the sacred thread.”The festival offers a beautiful glimpse into our rich cultural heritage and values. It also inspires us to remain committed to the respect, security and dignity of women”, he wrote in a prior post on X.Congress president and Rajya Sabha leader of opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge said the festival also connects us through a sense of mutual respect, equality, and responsibility towards one another.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”Rising above the boundaries of caste, religion, and sect, this festival conveys the message of brotherhood and social harmony, serving as a symbol of the beautiful traditions of our society”, said Kharge, in his post.Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and congress MP Rahul Gandhi also shared a picture with his sister Priyanka GandhiHe gave warm greetings to all countrymen on the festive occasion.”May this unbreakable bond of brother and sister, bound by the thread of affection, be further strengthened through love and trust”, he wrote.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.Here are more Raksha Bandhan wishes, Bhadra kaal and Shubh Muhurat from The Times of India.About the AuthorPranjal PandeyPranjal Pandey is an intern at The Times of India. He holds a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and covers Real Estate, Defence, and International Relations, among other beats.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos469 Dead In Nepal Floods; 3 Bodies Found In Uttar Pradesh; Kathmandu Declines Foreign Rescue TeamsCongress Alleges ₹36,000 Crore ‘Sugar Scam’, Slams Modi Govt Over Festive Price RisePM Modi’s Central Asia Visit: SCO Summit, Uzbekistan Ties, Putin Meet In FocusCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?123PhotostoriesH1N1 Or COVID-19? Symptoms may look the same, but the diagnosis can mean a very different treatment approachMakeup not lasting all day? Here’s why your base melts by noonThe ‘ick’ explained: 7 reasons attraction between partners can suddenly disappear (and how to bring the spark back)5 reasons people pull away even when they have feelings7 signs you like the idea of a romantic relationship more than your partnerCuff too tight, legs crossed or talking? Cardiologist reveals 5 home BP mistakes that can alter readings5 habits that can quietly damage a marriageNepal flash flood: 7 glacial hotspots around the world facing rising climate risksChettinad to Molakalmuru: Underrated South Indian sarees rich in heritageFriday OTT releases (August 28 2026): ‘Babita Singh Reporting’, ‘Chumbak’, ‘Part-Timers’, ‘Dark Matter Season 2’, Graveyard Season 3 amd more123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday celebrated Rakshabandhan with schoolgirls at his residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Wishing Indians on the occassion, he prayed that the auspicious festival bring happiness, prosperity, and success into everyone’s lives.PM Modi shared images of the event on X and said, “May this festival deepen the bonds of affection and harmony. May it bring happiness and prosperity to everyone.”He was also seen shaking hands and offering belssings to schoolgirls.Defence minister Rajnath Singh also celebrated Rakhi at his residence, with schoolgirls and NCC cadets tying him the sacred thread.“The festival offers a beautiful glimpse into our rich cultural heritage and values. It also inspires us to remain committed to the respect, security and dignity of women”, he wrote in a prior post on X.Congress president and Rajya Sabha leader of opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge said the festival also connects us through a sense of mutual respect, equality, and responsibility towards one another.
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“Rising above the boundaries of caste, religion, and sect, this festival conveys the message of brotherhood and social harmony, serving as a symbol of the beautiful traditions of our society”, said Kharge, in his post.Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and congress MP Rahul Gandhi also shared a picture with his sister Priyanka GandhiHe gave warm greetings to all countrymen on the festive occasion.“May this unbreakable bond of brother and sister, bound by the thread of affection, be further strengthened through love and trust”, he wrote.
