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Yogi Adityanath Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Lucknow Schoolgirls
Schoolgirls in Lucknow celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
They tied colorful Rakhis on his wrist.
The Chief Minister spoke warmly with them and gave them gifts.
He wished them a bright future.
He said girls should feel safe, respected and able to become self-reliant.
He encouraged them to study hard and follow their goals.
The girls asked him questions about their studies and other matters.
They also took photographs with him during the programme.
Schoolgirls from several Lucknow-area institutions tied Rakhi to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his residence.
The programme, titled “Bitiya aur Bahna-UP ka Gehna,” was held in Lucknow on Friday, August 28.
Adityanath said Raksha Bandhan represents faith, love, trust, responsibility and social harmony.
He said the Uttar Pradesh government was prioritizing girls’ education, security, respect, self-reliance and equal opportunities.
The girls interacted with the Chief Minister, received gifts and blessings, and joined him for photographs and selfies.
- Who
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and schoolgirls from several educational institutions in and around Lucknow.
- What
- A Raksha Bandhan “Bitiya aur Bahna-UP ka Gehna” Sneh Bandhan programme at the Chief Minister’s Residence.
- Where
- The Chief Minister’s Residence in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- Friday, August 28, on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan; the year is not specified.
- Why
- To celebrate Raksha Bandhan and highlight commitments to girls’ education, security, respect, self-reliance and a better future.
Key facts
- Programme
- “Bitiya aur Bahna-UP ka Gehna” Sneh Bandhan
- Location
- Chief Minister’s Residence, Lucknow
- Occasion
- Raksha Bandhan
- Participants
- Schoolgirls from several schools and educational institutions
- Activities
- The girls applied tilak, tied Rakhi, asked questions and took photographs with the Chief Minister
- Chief Minister’s message
- Girls should receive security, respect, education, equal opportunities and support for self-reliance
- Special moment
- Nandini, a Class 8 student, presented Adityanath with a handmade Raksha Bandhan greeting card
Quotes
Yogi Adityanath
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
“In Indian culture, Raksha Bandhan is not merely a festival of tying a Raksha Sutra on a brother's wrist, but is also a symbol of faith, love, trust, responsibility and social harmony. The government is working with complete commitment in the interest of half the population by ensuring the security, respect and self-reliance of sisters.”
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