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PM celebrates Raksha Bandhan with school girls

Darpan News Desk IANS, 30 Aug, 2023 02:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday celebrated the Raksha Bandhan festival with school girls here from different age groups.

The Prime Minister also interacted with the students.

On Wednesday morning, Modi took to X (formerly twitter) and greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

Had a very special Raksha Bandhan celebration at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. My young friends and I talked about so many subjects. They shared their joy on Chandrayaan-3 and India’s strides in space. They also recited wonderful poetry. pic.twitter.com/JNbNxbWiE6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2023

"Happy Raksha Bandhan to all my family members.This auspicious festival dedicated to the unbreakable trust and immense love between sister and brother is a sacred reflection of our culture.

"I wish, this festival deepens the spirit of affection, harmony and harmony in everyone's life," he said.

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