Women leaders, Brahma Kumaris tie rakhi to Chandrababu Naidu

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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu celebrating Raksha Bandhan with Brahma Kumaris at his Camp Office in Amaravati on Friday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

Raksha Bandhan was celebrated with religious fervour, emotional exchanges, and traditional festivities across Andhra Pradesh on Friday (August 28, 2026). Several women leaders and party workers also took the opportunity to tie rakhis to prominent political leaders on this auspicious occasion.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu celebrating Raksha Bandhan with women leaders at his Camp Office in Amaravati on Friday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

At the Chief Minister’s Camp Office, several women leaders and members of the Brahma Kumaris tied rakhis to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The Chief Minister reciprocated by extending Raksha Bandhan wishes to them. Minister Savitha, former Minister Peethala Sujatha, NTR district TDP president Gadde Anuradha, and TDP State Secretary Achanta Sunitha were among those who tied rakhis to Mr. Naidu.

In Ongole, Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh turned emotional when TDP women leaders and workers tied rakhis to him during a party workers’ coordination meeting. Thanking them, Mr. Lokesh said their affection and support gave him immense strength. “Though I do not have siblings of my own, you have treated me as your own brother. You are my sisters, and your affection and support are a source of great strength to me,” he said.

Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh also received a rakhi from Sullurpeta MLA Nelavala Vijayashree during his visit to Tirupati district. Extending greetings to women across the State, he said the government attached high priority to women’s safety, welfare, and empowerment.

At Tirupati, BJP State president P.V.N. Madhav participated in a Raksha Bandhan programme organised by the district BJP Mahila Morcha. He said the festival symbolised affection, brotherhood and mutual protection and reiterated the BJP’s commitment to women’s safety, dignity and economic empowerment.

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