PM Narendra Modi, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu greet people on Raksha Bandhan

Women purchase 'rakhi' ahead of Raksha Bandhan festival at Sadar Bazaar, in Gurugram. Credit: PTI Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday greeted people on Raksha Bandhan, saying the festival reaffirms the strong ties of love and affection that bind brothers and sisters together.

"Many greetings to all citizens on the festival of Raksha Bandhan," the prime minister tweeted.

Naidu said the festival reaffirms the strong ties of love and affection that bind brothers and sisters together.