Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Ravindra Chavan Pledges Support for Girls’ Dreams on Raksha Bandhan
Ravindra Chavan celebrated Raksha Bandhan with many women and girls.
The event took place in Kalyan-Dombivli.
Some students and young women training for the armed forces and police joined the celebration.
They tied rakhis on his wrist.
Chavan said the girls had very big dreams.
He promised to support them as they work toward those dreams.
He also said he wanted them to become independent and confident.
The celebrations happened at several locations in the area.
BJP Maharashtra president Ravindra Chavan celebrated Raksha Bandhan with thousands of women and girls in Kalyan-Dombivli.
School and college students, along with women training for armed forces and police recruitment, tied rakhis on Chavan’s wrist.
Chavan said the girls’ affection and ambitions made the festival especially meaningful for him.
He promised to help young girls pursue their goals and become financially and personally independent.
Celebrations took place at multiple locations, including the Swatantryaveer Savarkar memorial and Chavan’s public relations office.
- Who
- Ravindra Chavan, BJP Maharashtra president and MLA, and thousands of women and girls, including students and trainees.
- What
- A Raksha Bandhan celebration during which Chavan pledged support for young girls’ ambitions and independence.
- When
- August 29, 2026.
- Where
- Multiple locations in Kalyan-Dombivli, including the Swatantryaveer Savarkar memorial and Samrat Chowk office.
- Why
- To celebrate Raksha Bandhan and express a commitment to helping girls pursue their goals.
- Main figure
- Ravindra Chavan, BJP Maharashtra president and MLA
- Occasion
- Raksha Bandhan
- Location
- Kalyan-Dombivli, Maharashtra
- Participants
- Thousands of women and girls, including school and college students
- Training participants
- Young women undergoing pre-recruitment training for the armed forces and police
- Chavan’s pledge
- To support girls in achieving their goals and becoming financially and personally independent
- Venues
- The Swatantryaveer Savarkar memorial and Chavan’s public relations office at Samrat Chowk