WATCH: How politicos celebrated Raksha Bandhan

19:38 August 15

Union Minister Harsimrat Badal ties rakhis to CISF jawans

Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal celebrated Raksha Bandhan by tying rakhis to CISF jawans. 
She said that the entire country was indebted to the security personnel who defended the borders and carried out relief operations while staying away from their families.

Describing defence personnel as "real brothers", Harsimrat in a tweet said, "On the auspicious amalgamation of 73rd Independence Day and the festival of Raksha Bandhan, I saluted the Tricolour and tied rakhis to the CISF jawans."

19:34 August 15

Women tie Rakhi to Madhya Pradesh CM

Several women tied rakhi to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath.

The women were seen applying tilak on the forehead of the Chief Minister and gave him their blessings.
 

19:24 August 15

MoS Home Affairs celebrates rakhi with Brahmakumaris sisters

Union minister of state for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy celebrated the festival with the sisters from Brahmakumaris today. 

19:23 August 15

Children tie rakhi on Punjab CM's wrist

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, children tied rakhi to Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today.

The children from various age groups seemed excited as they applied 'tilak' on the forehead of the Chief Minister. 

17:58 August 15

Priyanka Gandhi calls Rahul 'best brother in the world'

Congress UP east General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra shared a cute picture of herself with Rahul Gandhi while describing him as the "best brother in the world".

Priyanka shared a throwback picture of the duo from their childhood. Rahul is seen patting Priyanka's cheek in one photograph and in the other picture, Rahul is captured pouting as he looks at his sibling. 

The brother-sister duo has always been publicly expressive of the love and the bond they share. 

17:44 August 15

Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti ties rakhi to Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Union Minister Sadhvu Niranjan Jyoti tied rakhi to Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today.

"I have received her continuous love as a sister and we never felt that we are from different families. I appreciate her determination towards the country's growth and I wish her all support and love for the future," Union Minister of Minoritu Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told media. 

17:39 August 15

UP Governor Anandiben Patel ties rakhi to Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel tied Rakhi to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

She applied 'tilak' on the forehead of the chief minister and gave him her blessings. The chief minister gifted a saree to the governor. 

17:21 August 15

PM Modi celebrates Rakhi with school children

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with school children in New Delhi. 
Several women and specially-abled children also tied 'rakhi' and presented posters and cards to PM Modi. 

16:53 August 15

WATCH: How politicos celebrate this Raksha Bandhan

Hyderabad: Raksha Bandhan, a festival dedicated to the bond between brothers and sisters was celebrated by many politicans around the nation on Thursday. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Chief Ministers of different states, the festival was celebrated by many leaders.