ITANAGAR, Aug 16: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) and First Lady of the State Smt Neelam Misra celebrated the joyous occasion of Raksha Bandhan in true traditional fervour and gaiety with young students from various schools and social organisations of the Capital Complex Itanagar at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on 15th August. School children from Vivekananda Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Chimpu, Oju Welfare Association, Naharlagun and members of social organization, including Brahma Kumaris tied Rakhi (Thread of Bond and Protection) to the Governor, First Lady of the State and members of Raj Bhavan fraternity and exchanged Raksha Bandhan greetings.

Interacting with the children and guests, the Governor said that Raksha Bandhan (bond of protection) is pious and solemn day wherein brothers take a pledge to protect at all cost, their sisters and the women. He also said that this pious, and unique culture and tradition is exclusive to us. It unites the people of all denominations and communities and works towards cementing society as a whole.

The Governor called upon the people to renew our resolve to promote an endearing coexistence, universal brotherhood and goodwill across all section of society of the country in particular and across the globe in general. PRO Rajbhawan