Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Delhi Leaders Celebrate Raksha Bandhan With Children and Personnel
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated Raksha Bandhan with children from different parts of Delhi.
Some of the children were living on the streets.
They tied colorful rakhis on her wrist and gave her sweets.
Gupta talked with them about their dreams, education, and future.
She said the children’s love was a blessing and promised support for their education and well-being.
Officials said some children were admitted to schools.
Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu also celebrated with women from his security team.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates love, trust, and protection between family members.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated Raksha Bandhan with children from different parts of Delhi, including children living on the streets.
The children tied rakhis on Gupta’s wrist, fed her sweets, and shared moments of conversation, laughter, and celebration.
Gupta asked about the children’s education, interests, dreams, and future goals, and assured them of government support.
Officials said some children in the group were admitted to schools on officials’ instructions.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu celebrated at Lok Niwas, where female security personnel tied a rakhi to him and he greeted residents.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, children from Delhi including children living on the streets, and Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu with female security personnel.
- What
- Gupta and Sandhu celebrated Raksha Bandhan, while children tied rakhis to Gupta and female security personnel tied one to Sandhu.
- When
- Reports describe the celebrations as occurring on Thursday and Friday, with the PTI report dated August 28.
- Where
- Gupta’s event was held at Mukhyamantri Jan Sewa Sadan; Sandhu’s event took place at Lok Niwas.
- Why
- The events marked Raksha Bandhan and highlighted affection, trust, family values, children’s aspirations, and community bonds.
- Chief Minister
- Rekha Gupta
- Lieutenant Governor
- TS Sandhu
- Occasion
- Raksha Bandhan
- Children’s event
- Children from different parts of Delhi, including children living on the streets
- Children’s activities
- They tied rakhis to Gupta, fed her sweets, and discussed their dreams and aspirations
- Government support
- Support for children’s education, overall well-being, and aspirations
- School admissions
- Officials said some children were admitted to schools on officials’ instructions
- Sandhu’s celebration
- Female members of his security team tied a rakhi to him at Lok Niwas
