Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Women Leaders Tie Rakhis to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister
Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
On Friday, several women leaders and Brahma Kumaris members visited Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
They tied Rakhis to him at his official residence in Amaravati.
Naidu gave them greetings for the festival.
S. Savitha and Galla Madhavi also tied a Rakhi to Nara Lokesh.
Lokesh said he feels supported by millions of sisters even though he has no biological sister.
He also spoke about respecting women and keeping them safe.
Congress leader Y.S. Sharmila Reddy sent festival wishes to people in the Telugu states.
Women leaders and Brahma Kumaris members tied Rakhis to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday.
The ceremony took place at Naidu’s official residence in Amaravati during Raksha Bandhan.
S. Savitha, Peethala Sujatha, Gadde Anuradha and Achanta Sunitha were among those who participated.
S. Savitha and Galla Madhavi also tied a Rakhi to Nara Lokesh at his Undavalli residence.
Lokesh and Y.S. Sharmila Reddy issued Raksha Bandhan greetings emphasizing affection, protection, women’s safety and empowerment.
- Who
- Women leaders, Brahma Kumaris members, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Nara Lokesh and Y.S. Sharmila Reddy.
- What
- Women tied Rakhis to Naidu and Lokesh, while political leaders exchanged Raksha Bandhan greetings.
- When
- Friday, on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
- Where
- Naidu’s official residence in Amaravati and Lokesh’s residence in Undavalli.
- Why
- The participants marked Raksha Bandhan and expressed affection, sibling bonds and wishes for protection and well-being.
- Festival
- Raksha Bandhan, also referred to as Rakhi Purnima in the report
- Main participant
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Location
- Naidu’s official residence in Amaravati
- Other ceremony
- S. Savitha and Galla Madhavi tied a Rakhi to Nara Lokesh at his Undavalli residence
- Women leaders named
- S. Savitha, Peethala Sujatha, Gadde Anuradha and Achanta Sunitha
- Messages
- Nara Lokesh spoke about women’s safety and empowerment; Y.S. Sharmila Reddy emphasized sibling affection, protection and well-being