Port Blair, Aug 31: On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, thousands of sisters and mothers from Andaman & Nicobar Islands tied Rakhis to the Hon’ble Member of Parliament in different areas of South Andaman today.

Addressing the gathering the Member of Parliament said that Raksha Bandhan is a beautiful celebration that symbolizes the bond between siblings and the love and respect they have for each other. The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy throughout India, and it is heartening to see that the people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are keeping this tradition alive. I am grateful to all mothers and sisters who shared the joy of Raksha Bandhan with me this year.