New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, not just as leaders of the Congress party, but also as siblings, wished the country a happy Raksha Bandhan on Monday by posting touching comments and pictures of themselves on their X handles.
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, emphasised the festival’s rich symbolism of protection and love.
“Many congratulations and best wishes to all the countrymen on the festival of Rakshabandhan, the festival of unbreakable love and affection between brother and sister. May this thread of protection always keep your sacred relationship strong,” he said in a post.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), reflected on the emotional connection between siblings.
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“The relationship between a brother and a sister is like a flower garden in which memories of different colours, stories of togetherness, and the resolve to deepen the friendship flourish on the foundation of respect, love, and mutual understanding,” she wrote on X.
The AICC General Secretary further highlighted the significance of the sibling bond, describing it as a partnership through life’s struggles and joys.
“Brothers and sisters are companions in struggle, companions of memories, and also boatmen of companionship. Happy Rakhi to all of you,” Priyanka Gandhi added.
The The messages from the Gandhi siblings resonated with many, as they captured the essence of Raksha Bandhan, a festival that celebrates the enduring bond between brothers and sisters.
Raksha Bandhan, which falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana, is celebrated across India with great enthusiasm. On this day, sisters tie a protective thread, or rakhi, around their brothers’ wrists. This thread symbolises the sister’s love and prayers for her brother’s well-being, while the brother’s pledge to protect his sister throughout her life represents the bond of love and protection between them.
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