New Delhi: Women and children from various segments of society on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence here and tied ‘rakhi’ on his wrist on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
Modi blessed the children and conveyed his best wishes to everyone on the occasion.
“Greetings on Raksha Bandhan,” he tweeted earlier.
On other hand, at the occasion of Rakshabandhan on Monday, a string of celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpayee and Farah Khan, wished their siblings and fans a year full of love and happiness.
Here is what Bollywood personalities had to say:
Amitabh Bachchan: On the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan, wishing all our brothers and sisters a most wonderful day of love protection and blessings.
Anupam Kher: On the occasion of Rakshabandhan, I give you all a lots of love. This day may be celebrated just one day, but follow this on all 365 days.
Manoj Bajpayee: A very happy Rakshabandhan.
Farah Khan: Brothers and sisters, the friends God chose for you.
Mallika Sherawat: Happy Rakshabandhan to my brother Vikram Lamba, thank you for being my pillar of strength, you are the best brother in the whole world. Happy Rakhi.
Ashoke Pandit: Happy Rakshabandhan day.
Sunil Grover: Raksha Bandhan ki badhai sab ko bahot bahot (A very happy Rakshabandhan to all)! Along with our sisters let’s respect others’ sister too. Girls are precious.
Kailash Kher: Happy (Rakshabandhan) to all good humanity… May the aesthetics of relation and bond be as pure as purity. May the dignity of such festival grow more meaningful and higher. May our tradition lifestyle be less questionable by coming generations. Love to all.
