Originally from Pakistan, Qamar moved to India after her marriage. She is all set is set to visit the national capital to personally tie a rakhi on Prime Minister Modi’s wrist on the upcoming festival of Raksha Bandhan
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Muslim ‘sister’ Qamar Mohsin Sheikh will tie ‘rakhi’ on his wrist this year, fulfilling once more a tradition the two have been following for 30 years, according to a report by the ABP News Bureau.
Originally from Pakistan, Qamar moved to India after her marriage. She is all set is set to visit the national capital to personally tie a rakhi on Prime Minister Modi’s wrist on the upcoming festival of Raksha Bandhan
Speaking to the News agency ANI Qamar said: “On this Raksha Bandhan, I extend my warm wishes to him and pray for his well-being and longevity every single day. I have a strong belief that my wishes always come to fruition”.
“In the past, I had prayed for his role as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, and it happened. Every time I’ve tied the rakhi, I’ve silently wished for him to become the Prime Minister, and he always responded positively, assuring me that all my wishes will be granted by the divine. His dedication to the country’s betterment is truly admirable,” she added
Qamar makes her own rakhis each year for PM Modi. She has maintained this ritual during Modi’s tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, personally tying the rakhi on his wrist.
However, due to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, she was unable to continue this tradition in person. Nonetheless, she made sure to send her Rakhi by mail to ensure the gesture continued.
Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu festival celebrated on the last day of the lunar calendar month of Shravana, which generally falls in August, holds deep significance. The term “Raksha Bandhan” translates to “the bond of protection, obligation, or care” in Hindi
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