New Delhi This holy morning of the full moon of Sawan is not just a tradition for every Indian, but a living symbol of faith and intimacy. When strong silk threads adorn the wrist, years of affection smile in an instant. On this holy festival of Rakshabandhan, all the top leaders of the country congratulated the countrymen and underlined the social and cultural importance of this festival. Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent good wishes to everyone through social media and wished for happiness, prosperity and success in life.
Veterans of the country extended best wishes on Rakshabandhan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent good wishes to everyone through social media and wished for happiness, prosperity and success in life. He wrote that this bond of love, affection and mutual trust should always remain unbreakable.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge described the festival as a symbol of fraternity beyond the boundaries of caste, religion and creed. According to Kharge, Rakshabandhan gives the message of equality, mutual respect and solidarity in the society, which keeps our traditions beautiful and alive.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "Heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. May this sacred festival bring happiness, prosperity, and success into all your lives. May the bond of love, affection, and mutual trust remain forever unbreakable—that is my heartfelt… pic.twitter.com/TfQW5qmLb0
— IANS (@ians_india) August 28, 2026
Rakshabandhan is a festival of love and affection between brothers and sisters. Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the state and countrymen on this auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan.
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) August 28, 2026
Union Minister Rajnath Singh tweets, "Heartfelt greetings on the sacred festival of Raksha Bandhan. This festival, embodying the unbreakable affection, mutual trust, and deep bond between brother and sister, beautifully reflects our rich cultural heritage and values. It also… pic.twitter.com/Td5jDxPdT2
— IANS (@ians_india) August 28, 2026
The holy festival of Rakshabandhan is a celebration of the love, trust and unbreakable relationship between brothers and sisters. This festival also connects us with mutual respect, equality and a sense of responsibility towards each other.
This festival, which rises above the boundaries of caste, religion and creed and gives the message of fraternity and social harmony, is a symbol of our society… pic.twitter.com/AMCwguxm1O
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) August 28, 2026
Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on the holy festival of love, trust, values and intimacy Rakshabandhan.
Let us all resolve to strengthen our eternal cultural heritage and family values on this sacred festival symbolizing the unwavering love of brother and sister. pic.twitter.com/dz1nZU33Z5
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) August 28, 2026
Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on the holy festival of 'Raksha Bandhan' dedicated to the unwavering love and trust between brothers and sisters.
May this festival bring happiness, peace and prosperity in everyone's life. pic.twitter.com/iOVnSZT2l5
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 28, 2026
Pledge of women's respect and safety
Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh linked Rakshabandhan to the rich cultural heritage of India and said that this festival inspires us to remain dedicated to the respect, safety and dignity of women. He called upon the society to become more sensitive towards women empowerment and self-respect.
Sharing thoughts in the same direction, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav said that when a sister ties the Raksha Sutra, the brother promises to support her throughout her life. Today is not just a day of celebration but also of taking a pledge to respect mothers and sisters.
Unique initiative of affinity and public service
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath set an example by linking the sweetness of the festival with administrative sensitivities. He not only congratulated the people of the state, but also spent time with the destitute girls and tied Rakhi to them. Along with this, this day was made more special by giving women the gift of free travel in state transport buses. Many Union Ministers including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Kiren Rijiju, Manohar Lal Khattar and Nitin Gadkari also congratulated the countrymen on this auspicious festival. This day of Rakshabandhan reminds us that the threads may be fragile, but when they are joined with the resolve to love and protect our loved ones, they give a new twist and unbreakable strength to the society.