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New Delhi. Aug 29:
President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Hindu festival Raksha Bandhan.
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Narendra ModiIn his message, Mukherjee said: "The thread of Rakhi (sacred thread) binds sisters and brothers in an inseparable bond of love and trust. May we all pledge to dedicate ourselves to the well-being of women of India particularly the girl child."
In a tweet Modi said: "On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan I extend my greetings to all the citizens of India."
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters.
On the festival, sisters tie a rakhi on her brothers' wrist. This symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brothers' well-being and the brothers' lifelong vow to protect her. (IANS)
