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Union Minister G Kishan Reddy celebrated Raksha Bandhan in Hyderabad, praising the army's role in Operation Sindoor. PM Modi and Amit Shah shared heartfelt messages for the festival. The event highlights the cultural significance of sibling bonds in India. Raksha Bandhan rituals include tying Rakhis and exchanging promises of protection.

Key Points: G Kishan Reddy Celebrates Raksha Bandhan in Hyderabad with Army Tribute

  • Reddy ties Raksha Bandhan to military victory in Operation Sindoor
  • PM Modi and Amit Shah extend Rakhi greetings nationwide
  • Festival celebrates sibling bonds with Rakhi rituals
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also marks the occasion
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Union Minister G Kishan Reddy celebrates Raksha Bandhan in Hyderabad

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy honors soldiers during Raksha Bandhan celebrations in Hyderabad, linking the festival to India's military victory.

"Today, sisters and women celebrate Rakshabandhan because the army has shown its valour in Operation Sindoor. - G Kishan Reddy"

Hyderabad, August 9

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan in Hyderabad on Saturday.

On the occasion, Union Minister Reddy said, "Today, sisters and women across the country are celebrating the festival of Rakshabandhan and participating in the festivities because the army has shown its valour in Operation Sindoor and achieved a glorious victory. The Pakistani terrorist centre has been destroyed... Today, all women are participating in this festival, and I congratulate everyone."

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with children at his residence in Delhi.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Piyush Goyal also celebrated Rakhi with children.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

In his message, he conveyed best wishes to the nation, emphasising the festival's significance in strengthening the bond between siblings."Best wishes on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan," PM Modi wrote on X.Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival celebrating the unbreakable bond of love and trust between siblings.

In a post on X, Shah said, "Heartfelt best wishes to all countrymen on the sacred festival of 'Raksha Bandhan,' dedicated to the unbreakable bond of love, trust, and commitment to protection between brothers and sisters. I pray to God that this festival becomes a source of joy and enthusiasm in everyone's life."

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 brother's 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.

This year, Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated on August 9. The festival is 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.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the celebrations, I wish politicians wouldn't mix festivals with military achievements. Rakhi is about sibling love, not politics. My sister tied me rakhi today and we kept it simple and meaningful.
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Ananya R
Raksha Bandhan is my favorite festival! ❤️ Just got back from tying rakhi to my brother in Bangalore - he sent me a beautiful saree as gift. These traditions make India so special. Good to see our leaders upholding them.
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Vikram M
Hyderabad always celebrates festivals with such grandeur! The Minister's event looked wonderful. Though I must say, in our family we've started tying rakhis between cousins and friends too - the meaning of protection has expanded beautifully.
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Kavya N
As someone married to a non-Indian, I love explaining Rakhi traditions to my foreign friends. They're fascinated by how we celebrate sibling bonds. Maybe next year our leaders could involve NRI communities in these celebrations too?
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Siddharth J
The security forces reference was unnecessary, but otherwise nice to see traditional festivals getting prominence. My sister couldn't be with me this year so we did video call rakhi tying - technology helping keep traditions alive!

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