Raksha Bandhan 2026 was marked with a special gesture at the Ministry of Communications as women employees of the Department of Posts tied rakhis to Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia. The occasion highlighted the traditional spirit of siblinghood while bringing together postal employees and the Union Minister. On the night before Raksha Bandhan, Thursday, August 27, 2026, female staff and postwomen from the Postal Department, including members from Guna, visited the home of Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi to tie handcrafted and eco-friendly rakhis.Union Minister celebrated Raksha BandhanUnion Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia celebrated Raksha Bandhan with women in New Delhi on Thursday, August 27, 2026. He received a handmade Rakhi from women of the Postal Department, including those from Guna, at his New Delhi residence on Raksha Bandhan eve. Scindia interacted with the women and their children, calling the gathering a symbol of affection, respect and sibling bonding.
About Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan, celebrated on Shravan Purnima, is dedicated to the bond between brothers and sisters. On the occasion, sisters tie a sacred thread or rakhi around their brothers’ wrists, while brothers traditionally promise to protect and support them.CelebrationThe Raksha Bandhan celebration also offered an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of postal employees who continue to serve citizens. The festival’s message of trust, care and mutual responsibility was reflected in the warm interaction at the ministry.Raksha Bandhan is observed not only through the exchange of rakhis and sweets but also through expressions of affection and gratitude among family members and communities. Over the years, public institutions have also marked the festival through celebrations involving employees, security personnel, social groups and other sections of society.