Raksha Bandhan, a festival celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, was observed with special significance. On this auspicious occasion, sisters tie rakhis on their brothers’ wrists, praying for their long lives, while brothers vow to protect their sisters. In Delhi, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi also celebrated the festival, receiving rakhis from schoolgirls.
During the special Raksha Bandhan celebrations, schoolgirls from Delhi and surrounding areas, especially those from ASHA schools, tied rakhis to the Indian Army Chief. This was a touching and memorable moment, symbolizing the strong bond between the army and the people of the nation. The students applied tilak to the Army Chief’s forehead and tied rakhis on his wrist, expressing their love, trust, and respect for their protectors.
This is the same wrist that stands at the forefront of the nation’s defense and recently played a crucial role in important operations like Operation Sindoor. Everyone present was visibly excited. The Army Chief embraced the children, showering them with love and blessings. Photos and videos of this special moment were shared, clearly showing the joy on the faces of both the children and the Army Chief.
This Raksha Bandhan saw rakhis being sent from across the country to soldiers serving the nation in high mountains, dense forests, scorching deserts, and battlefields. These rakhis are not just threads but messages of sisters’ love and blessings for the soldiers. General Upendra Dwivedi stated that the Indian Army is always dedicated to the security and service of the countrymen. He mentioned that these rakhis remind every soldier that they are not alone, and the entire nation stands with them.