Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has greeted the people of the country ahead of the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan.
In his message, Ansari called upon people to imbibe the valuable message of Rakshabandhan to promote the spirit of amity, fraternity and harmony in our lives.
"I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all our citizens on the joyous occasion of Rakshabandhan," he said.
"This festival not only celebrates the immaculate love between brothers and sisters but also transcends the confines of family to cover the entire society by underscoring the need for harmonious social life and peaceful co-existence," he added.
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