# Raksha Bandhan celebrations in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260828-raksha-bandhan-celebrations-in-india
> Updated: 2026-08-28T05:35:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Raksha Bandhan celebrations were observed by various public figures in India. In Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Ashish Sood participated in festivities with local students and underprivileged children, with Gupta emphasizing government support for the children’s education and well-being.

In a separate observance under the ‘Bharat Raksha Parv’ initiative, schoolgirls met with Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth to tie rakhis. The event was intended to reinforce the emotional bond and trust between the Indian public and the military.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth receives rakhis from schoolgirls

Schoolchildren participated in the ‘Bharat Raksha Parv’ program, tying rakhis to Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth to honor the military during the Raksha Bandhan festival.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-army-chief-general-dheeraj-seth-receives-rakhis-from-schoolgirls

### 2026-08-27: Delhi officials celebrate Raksha Bandhan with local students

Delhi officials Rekha Gupta and Ashish Sood celebrated Raksha Bandhan with students, including underprivileged children, marking the festival through traditional rakhi-tying ceremonies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-officials-celebrate-raksha-bandhan-with-local-students

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