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Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Tirkey Binds Rakhi to Karnataka Chief Minister on Raksha Bandhan
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 05:07 AM
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On Raksha Bandhan, Jharkhand minister Shilpi Tirkey tied a rakhi on Karnataka Chief Minister, symbolising sisterly bond across state lines.
Jharkhand's Minister of State for Water Resources, Shilpi Tirkey, participated in a cultural gesture on the festival of Raksha Bandhan by tying a rakhi on Karnataka's Chief Minister. The ceremony took place during a joint event organized by the two state delegations, highlighting inter‑state camaraderie.
The minister explained that the act was meant to reinforce the spirit of unity and mutual respect among Indian states, especially during a festival that celebrates the protective bond between siblings. The Karnataka chief minister accepted the rakhi, acknowledging the gesture as a sign of goodwill.
Political analysts noted that such symbolic interactions, while largely ceremonial, can foster better cooperation on regional issues ranging from water sharing to infrastructure projects. The event received coverage on regional news channels and social media, drawing positive reactions from the public.
No policy announcements were made in conjunction with the rakhi ceremony, and both leaders continued with their scheduled meetings on developmental matters later in the day.
The minister explained that the act was meant to reinforce the spirit of unity and mutual respect among Indian states, especially during a festival that celebrates the protective bond between siblings. The Karnataka chief minister accepted the rakhi, acknowledging the gesture as a sign of goodwill.
Political analysts noted that such symbolic interactions, while largely ceremonial, can foster better cooperation on regional issues ranging from water sharing to infrastructure projects. The event received coverage on regional news channels and social media, drawing positive reactions from the public.
No policy announcements were made in conjunction with the rakhi ceremony, and both leaders continued with their scheduled meetings on developmental matters later in the day.