'Raksha Bandhan' binds families together : Governor

Hyderabad, August 15:

Speaking at the 'Raksha Bandhan' programme organised on the occasion of Rakhi Purnima at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan on Thursday, Governor Sri E.S.L. Narasimhan said that 'Raksha Bandhan' is an auspicious event celebrated all over India with sisters tying Rakhis to brothers, seeking their protection and blessings. He said that similarly sisters should extend their love and affection towards brothers also.  It is celebration of occasions like these that bind families together, said the Governor. He wished peace and happiness to people of Telangana.

As every year, 'Raksha Bandhan' programme organised at Raj Bhavan saw about 500 students   from different schools in Twin Cities participated  in the programme and tie Rakhis to the Governor. Governor Sri E.S.L. Narasimhan and Lady Governor Smt. Vimala Narasimhan, actively interacted with small children and school students who came to wish them.

-Press note