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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami marks Raksha Bandhan with women in Dehradun
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🗓 24 Aug 2026, 04:36 AM
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in Raksha Bandhan celebrations with women in Dehradun, marking the festival with traditional rituals.
The chief minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, joined a gathering of women in Dehradun to observe Raksha Bandhan. The event featured the customary tying of rakhis, exchange of sweets and a brief cultural program that highlighted the significance of sibling bonds. Dhami took part in the ritual, tying a rakhi on a participant and receiving one in return, underscoring the government's support for cultural traditions. Officials present noted that the celebration aimed to reinforce social harmony and familial values across the state. The gathering concluded with a communal distribution of sweets to attendees.