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Raksha Bandhan Celebrations Across India Highlight Family Bonds and Social Events
Raksha Bandhan was celebrated across India with various events and personal observances. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings for the festival. Reports highlighted school girls celebrating with Air Force personnel, and surrendered Maoist women observing the festival with police. Public figures, including a BJP Maharashtra Chief and West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, participated in celebrations. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath noted the festival's boost to the artisan economy and women's empowerment. Other coverage focused on auspicious timings, sibling memes, gift ideas, and messages for brothers.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (9): Business Today, Greater Kashmir, Haribhoomi, Jansatta, Patrika, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Hindu BusinessLine, The Tribune
- Right (1 votes, 2 outlets): Firstpost · News18 Hindi (Network18 — 1 vote)