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Union Minister Chirag Paswan celebrated Raksha Bandhan with his family in Patna, calling it a special occasion that strengthens sibling bonds. He emphasized how the rakhi thread not only symbolizes protection but also boosts a brother's confidence. The festival, deeply rooted in Indian culture, has been celebrated for centuries as a mark of love and care. Meanwhile, other leaders like Shivraj Singh Chouhan also marked the day with environmental pledges.

Key Points: Chirag Paswan Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Family in Patna

  • Chirag Paswan highlights Raksha Bandhan’s role in boosting brotherly confidence
  • Festival symbolizes protection and lifelong sibling bonds
  • Paswan expresses gratitude for sisters' love and blessings
  • Rakhi tradition rooted in centuries-old Hindu cultural significance
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Bihar: Union Minister Chirag Paswan celebrates Raksha Bandhan with family in Patna

Union Minister Chirag Paswan shares heartfelt Raksha Bandhan moments with his sisters, emphasizing the festival's significance in strengthening sibling bonds.

"I consider myself very lucky to have the love and blessings of so many sisters... – Chirag Paswan"

Patna, August 9

Union Minister Chirag Paswan celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan with his family in Patna on Saturday.

Expressing his happiness, Paswan stated that he was lucky to have the love and blessings of his sisters, further stating that the thread tied on the brother's hand during Raksha Bandhan also helped in boosting their self-confidence.

"I consider myself very lucky to have the love and blessings of so many sisters... I am fortunate that on the Rakhi festival, we assure our sisters of safety that their brothers will stand by them in every situation. But I believe that the thread tied in the brother's hand on Raksha Bandhan also boosts the brother's self-confidence and his strength a lot..." Paswan told reporters.

Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the love and bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi around their brothers' wrists. In return, brothers offer gifts as a symbol of love and care for their sisters.

Rakhi symbolises a sense of protection. On Raksha Bandhan, the brothers promise to protect their sisters from harm of any kind.

Raksha Bandhan is a festival deeply rooted in Indian culture and has been celebrated for centuries. Incidents of sisters tying a rakhi around their brothers' wrists for protection are mentioned in Hindu religious texts.

Earlier in the day, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also tied a rakhi to a tree to celebrate the festival.

Speaking to reporters in Bhopal, the Union Minister urged the countrymen to take a pledge to protect the environment.

Chouhan said, "Today is Raksha Bandhan. Sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist, and her brother takes a pledge to protect her. However, now sisters have become so strong and powerful that many sisters are capable of protecting their brothers. But this festival should become a festival of protecting the country along with brothers and sisters. It should also become a festival of protecting the world. It should also become a festival of protecting the environment."

The Union Minister also appealed to the people of the country to buy Swadeshi or Made in India products only.

"Take a pledge on Raksha Bandhan to protect the country. We will buy Swadeshi. We should buy made in India products... Today I am tying this Rakhi to a tree because we exist because of trees. Ped hai to ham hai," he added.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Raksha Bandhan is not just about rituals but the emotions behind it. Good to see Paswan ji emphasizing the brother's responsibility. In today's times, we must remember the true meaning - protection goes both ways between siblings.
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Arjun K
While the celebrations are heartwarming, I hope our leaders remember their Raksha Bandhan promises when it comes to women's safety policies. Festivals are nice, but concrete actions matter more. The recent crime statistics in Bihar are worrying.
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Shreya B
The environmental message by Chouhan ji is much needed! 🌳 In our family, we've started gifting plant saplings instead of sweets. Traditions must evolve with times while keeping the essence intact. #GreenRakhi
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Vikram M
Rakhi has become so commercialized these days. Good to see politicians keeping it simple and meaningful. Though I wonder - do they remember these promises when sisters in their constituencies need help?
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Kavya N
As a working woman, I appreciate Chouhan ji acknowledging that sisters can protect brothers too! 👏 The festival's meaning is changing, and that's good. Equality should be part of our traditions. My brother and I exchange rakhis every year - he ties one on me too!

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