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West Bengal Raksha Bandhan Celebrations Held Across 4,000 Locations

By Editorial Team
West Bengal Raksha Bandhan Celebrations Held Across 4,000 Locations
KT- Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Raksha Bandhan celebrations are being organised across the state, with government-backed programmes taking place at around 4,000 locations to mark the festival of brotherhood, affection and social harmony.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the celebrations have been launched at thousands of locations across the state. He also highlighted the programme held at Ambedkar Colony, which falls under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and is located within his constituency.

Raksha Bandhan Celebrations Across West Bengal

Raksha Bandhan is being observed across West Bengal with a series of public programmes involving local communities and government-supported initiatives.

Speaking about the celebrations, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that events have been organised at approximately 4,000 locations across the state.

The large-scale celebrations are aimed at bringing communities together and highlighting the values traditionally associated with Raksha Bandhan.

Government-Organised Events

The state government has also joined the celebrations by organising programmes at multiple locations.

These government-supported events are intended to provide a platform for people from different communities and sections of society to participate in the festival together.

The West Bengal Raksha Bandhan celebrations are therefore being observed not only as a traditional festival but also through organised community programmes across urban and rural areas.

Ambedkar Colony Hosts Raksha Bandhan Programme

Among the locations mentioned by the Chief Minister was Ambedkar Colony.

Adhikari said the area falls under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and is also part of his constituency. The celebration there formed part of the wider programme being organised across the state.

The participation of local residents added a community dimension to the festivities, with Raksha Bandhan providing an opportunity to reinforce bonds of affection and togetherness.

Festival Highlights Brotherhood and Harmony

Raksha Bandhan traditionally celebrates the bond between siblings, with the tying of a rakhi symbolising affection, trust and protection.
Across West Bengal, the government-backed celebrations are also highlighting broader themes of social harmony and unity.

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