Girls tying rakhi on the wrist of PM Narendra Modi 
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PM Modi greets people on Raksha Bandhan

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, PM Narendra Modi greeted people and wished for the strengthening of affection and harmony in people's lives.

New Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Wednesday.

Dedicated to unbreakable trust and immense love between sister and brother, this auspicious festival is a sacred reflection of our culture, he said on X and wished that it strengthens the feelings of affection and harmony in people's lives.

The festival is marked by the practice of sisters tying a 'rakhi' on the wrist of their brothers.

The ruling BJP also posted a video of groups of girl students from various schools meeting Modi on the occasion and tying 'rakhis' on his wrist.

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