PM Modi greets people on Raksha Bandhan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

Raksha Bandhan, the festival of special bond between brothers and sisters, is being celebrated today across the country.

"Many best wishes to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan," the PM tweeted.

On this occasion, sisters tie colorful rakhi around the wrist of their brothers and pray for their prosperity, health and well-being.

In return, brothers pledge to protect and support their sisters and present them gifts. (UNI)