President’s Greetings on the Eve of Raksha Bandhan

Rashtrapati Bhavan : 17.08.2016

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee in his message on the eve of Raksha Bandhan has said:-

"On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I extend warm greetings and felicitations to all my fellow citizens.

The festival of Rakhi stands for the eternal bond of love and trust that brothers and sisters share. May the Rakhi festival strengthen fraternal feelings and the spirit of oneness in our society as we strive collectively for the well-being of our people.

May this unique festival inculcate in us the need to protect the women in our society and promote their welfare. Let us on this occasion resolve to ensure that the women and girls of our country feel safe and secure at all times”.

This release issued at 1100 hrs.

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