Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the sacred occasion of Raksha Bandhan with school children at his official residence in New Delhi. Several heartwarming pictures went viral on social media, capturing moments as children tied colorful rakhis to the wrist of the Prime Minister, portraying the eternal bond between siblings.
Marking the festival, PM Modi posted a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), wishing the nation. “Here are highlights from a very special Raksha Bandhan celebration earlier today. Gratitude to our Nari Shakti for their continuous trust and affection,” he wrote, emphasising the significance of the festival in nurturing the bond of love and protection among brothers and sisters.
The viral video from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Raksha Bandhan celebrations at his residence captures several heartwarming moments with school children. In the clip, young girls are shown tying rakhis to PM Modi, who in turn feeds them sweets and talks to them. The kids can be seen visibly excited and thrilled during the ceremony, and the Prime Minister is also seen showering affection and encouragement.
One of the more heartwarming shots from the video is when a little girl ties a rakhi, and she and PM Modi both make a heart gesture. Several viewers emphasised the "iconic" display of affection and simplicity in these interactions, which contributed to the video's widespread circulation on social media platforms.
The event highlighted the Prime Minister's admiration for 'Nari Shakti' (women power), celebrating the spirit of Raksha Bandhan as a festival that reinforces unity, trust, and love in Indian society.
Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister, also celebrated Raksha Bandhan with school children and members of the Brahmakumari organisation, where rakhis were tied by young girls and women on his wrist, and he received his blessings. Union Minister Piyush Goyal celebrated the festival at Vanijya Bhawan in Delhi, where gifts were given to children as a part of the celebrations.
