Patna, Aug 28 : On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary celebrated the festival with his sisters, who tied Rakhis on his wrist. 

Sharing photographs and a message on the social media platform X, Choudhary said his sisters tied Rakhi with love and blessings.

The Chief Minister extended his greetings to the people of Bihar and prayed for happiness, peace, prosperity and well-being in the lives of all sisters and families.

He said the festival of brother-sister love, affection and trust should further strengthen family values and relationships.

Earlier, on the occasion of Sawan Purnima, CM Choudhary offered prayers to Lord Satyanarayan Bhagwan.

He prayed for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the people of Bihar and expressed hope that the state would continue on the path of development.

CM Choudhary also shared the traditional mantra, "Jai Shri Satyanarayan Bhagwan! Victory to Dharma, destruction to Adharma."

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary celebrated Raksha Bandhan at his Patna residence.

Sisters from the Brahma Kumaris organisation tied Rakhis to him. He expressed gratitude for their affection and blessings and extended his greetings to the people of the state.

Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, also conveyed his Raksha Bandhan wishes to the people of Bihar.

He described the festival as a symbol of unbreakable love, affection, trust and emotional bonds between brothers and sisters.

He urged people to pledge on the occasion to respect and protect sisters, daughters and women regarded as mother figures.

Jan Suraaj Party founder and Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor also celebrated Raksha Bandhan at the party office, where women tied Rakhis to him.

Kishor expressed his gratitude to the women who participated and extended his good wishes to them on the occasion.

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated across Bihar and the country with joy, warmth, and affection.

On this special occasion, brothers and sisters are coming together to celebrate their bond of love and protection, with sisters tying rakhi on their brothersâ?? wrists and exchanging heartfelt wishes.

/IANS