Schoolgirls tie rakhi to PM Modi marking Raksha Bandhan in Delhi

At a Delhi school, girls tied rakhis to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a school in New Delhi marking Raksha Bandhan festival that marks the eternal sister-brother bond. The occasion threw up an adorable moment as one of the girls gave PM Modi a peck on his cheek as he slightly bent down to bless her.

New Delhi [India]: Celebrating sibling bond on Raksha Bandhan, schoolgirls tied rakhis to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a school in New Delhi. The schoolchildren greeted PM Modi with smiles as he entered the classroom and tied the sacred thread to him. As the girls stepped up to tie the rakhi, Prime Minister Modi greeted them with an affectionate smile, asking their names and classes.

In an adorable moment, one of the girls gave PM Modi a peck on his cheek as he proceeded to bend down and bless her. PM Modi was seen sitting on a chair with the schoolgirls taking turns to tie rakhis. Prime Minister also posed for a group photo with schoolgirls and teachers on the occasion. The customised rakhis, which the girls tied on PM Modi's wrist, had his image on them.

The festival marking the eternal bond between a brother and a sister is being celebrated with signature pomp and fervour across the country. In Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, schoolgirls tied rakhis to CRPF jawans. In the Samba district of the Valley, BSF jawans celebrated Raksha Bandhan with school children, according to an ANI report.

Earlier, the Prime Minister extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan festival being fondly celebrated by sisters and brothers every year.