Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Women From Diverse Sections Tie Rakhis To Gujarat CM
Women from many communities gathered at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar to celebrate Raksha Bandhan.
They came from social groups, charities, the Brahma Kumaris and organisations supporting people with disabilities.
The women tied rakhis to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
They also prayed for his health and long life.
Patel welcomed them and accepted their good wishes.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
A rakhi is tied as a sign of affection and protection.
The event also highlighted the participation of women from different parts of society.
Women from various communities and social sections tied rakhis to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar.
The gathering marked Raksha Bandhan and included representatives from social and charitable organisations across Gujarat.
Participants included women associated with the Brahma Kumaris and organisations supporting persons with disabilities.
The women offered prayers for Patel’s good health and long life, while he accepted their blessings and good wishes.
Patel reaffirmed his commitment to women’s holistic development and safety across Gujarat.
- Who
- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and women representing different communities, social organisations, charitable institutions, the Brahma Kumaris and disability-support organisations.
- What
- A Raksha Bandhan gathering where women tied rakhis to Patel and offered prayers and good wishes.
- When
- Thursday, during this year’s Raksha Bandhan celebrations.
- Where
- Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- Why
- To mark Raksha Bandhan, celebrate its traditional bond and highlight women’s participation; Patel also reaffirmed his commitment to women’s development and safety.
- Event
- Raksha Bandhan celebration
- Venue
- Lok Bhavan, Gandhinagar
- Chief minister
- Bhupendra Patel
- Participants
- Women from social and charitable organisations, the Brahma Kumaris and disability-support organisations
- Main activity
- Women tied rakhis to Patel and offered prayers for his health and long life
- Commitment stated
- Holistic development and safety of women across Gujarat
- Other attendees
- Rivaba Jadeja, Miraben Patel, Ritaben Patel, Nimishaben Suthar, Payalben Kukrani, Varshaben Doshi and Anjuben Vekariya