On Raksha Bandhan, the festival celebrated the brother-sister bond with the tying of sacred threads and a focus on pressing issues such as environmental conservation, social equity, and women’s safety. Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the occasion at his residence, where schoolchildren tied rakhis on his wrist. He extended wishes for prosperity and good fortune, emphasizing the “auspicious” nature of the day.
In Kolkata, the festival took on a significant political dimension due to ongoing protests over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at a state-run medical college. Protesters tied rakhis with messages demanding “justice,” and Kolkata Police personnel also participated in the gesture by tying rakhis to junior doctors who were part of the protests.
53% of Those Surveyed Believe Sisters’ and Daughters’ Safety is Ensured in the Country.
Here is the Survey:
Q-1 Do you feel that the safety of sisters and daughters is guaranteed in the country?
Q-2 What do you consider the biggest threat to the safety of sisters and daughters?
Q-3 Do women feel safe at dark places?
Q-4 When is the concern for women’s safety the highest?
Q-5 If you are present during an incident with a woman, what will you do?