14 August :The Vice President of India Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan. In his message, he has said that the festival promotes the feelings of peaceful coexistence and harmonious social life by reaffirming our faith in the traditional values of love and protection.
Following is the text of the Vice President’s message :
“ I convey my greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan.
Rakshabandhan is celebrated all over the country by tying of Rakhis around the wrists of brothers by sisters, thus strengthening the fraternal bonds of affection between brothers and sisters. The festival promotes the feelings of peaceful coexistence and harmonious social life by reaffirming our faith in the traditional values of love and protection.
Let us imbibe the ideals associated with this festival to foster the spirit of amity, harmony and goodwill in our lives.”