New Delhi/Agartala, Aug 28 (IANS) Four young students from Tripura had a memorable opportunity to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.
A Tripura government official said in Agartala that during the interaction, the students tied rakhis on the President and conveyed their warm wishes to her on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
The President also tied a rakhi on the hand of Meheresiya Sarkar, a young student, making the occasion particularly memorable and special for her.
The Tripura student team presented the President with a bamboo replica of the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple, handmade rakhis and greeting cards prepared by the students, a traditional Risha, and a pencil sketch of President Droupadi Murmu drawn by Pralay De, a CWSN student from Udaipur.
The President interacted warmly with the students and asked them about Tripura, its culture and traditions. She also encouraged the children to perform a song, which the students presented successfully.
The President appreciated the handmade rakhis and greeting cards prepared by the children and commended their efforts and creativity. As part of their visit, officials of Rashtrapati Bhavan took the students and accompanying teachers on a guided tour of the historic complex.
They visited the Banquet Hall, meeting halls and other important rooms, including the chambers associated with the swearing-in ceremonies of the Prime Minister and the Union Council of Ministers.
The visitors were also briefed about the history, architecture and heritage of Rashtrapati Bhavan and were taken around its gardens and other important sections of the sprawling complex. The interaction provided the young students with a unique opportunity to experience one of the country’s highest constitutional institutions and showcase the rich cultural heritage, traditions and artistic talent of Tripura.
For the students and accompanying teachers, the Raksha Bandhan celebration with the President and their visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain an unforgettable and cherished memory.
The occasion marked a proud moment for Tripura, reflecting the spirit of love, unity, cultural diversity and togetherness while providing the young students with an opportunity to represent their state at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The students — Meheresiya Sarkar (Class V), Amit Kumar Sarkar (Class VI), Rike Deb (Class VI) and Pratik Sarkar (Class VI) — of Netaji Nagar English Medium S.B. School in West Tripura district were invited to Rashtrapati Bhavan for the special occasion.
The delegation was accompanied by teachers Biplab Kumar Deb and Biswajit Bhowmik, along with the Nodal Officer for Raksha Bandhan, Abhijit Samajpati, Officer-on-Special Duty (OSD), School Education Department.
–IANS
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