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President, PM greet nation on Raksha Bandhan
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the festival of sacred thread.
In a message, Mukherjee said: "The thread of Rakhi (sacred thread) binds sisters and brothers in an inseparable bond of love and trust. May we all pledge to dedicate ourselves to the well-being of women of India particularly the girl child."
In a tweet PM Modi said: "On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan I extend my greetings to all the citizens of India."
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