NEW DELHI: As the country celebrated the joyous festival of Raksha Bandhan, Congress leaders including senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge extended heartfelt greetings, highlighting the cultural and emotional significance of the festival that honours the bond between brothers and sisters.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took to X to share her warm wishes on Raksha Bandhan, saying: "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all of you on the festival of Raksha Bandhan, a symbol of love, trust, and faith between brothers and sisters. May this sacred festival bring abundant joy to everyone’s lives."
Her message captured the essence of Raksha Bandhan, a festival that transcends rituals and is deeply rooted in the values of familial affection, mutual care, and emotional bonding.
Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi also posted on X, joining his sister Priyanka Gandhi in extending wishes to the nation.
"Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on Raksha Bandhan. I hope the bond of love and affection between brothers and sisters continues to deepen, " he posted.
Meanwhile, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge offered a broader reflection on the significance of the day, highlighting its cultural and social relevance.