OREANDA-NEWS. The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan. In a message, he said that Rakshabandhan reaffirms the strong bond of love and affection between brothers and sisters in our society. Let us resolve to uphold the dignity and respect traditionally accorded to women in our society, he added.

Following is the text of Vice President’s message:

“I convey my greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan.

Rakshabandhan reaffirms the strong bond of love and affection between brothers and sisters in our society.

On this auspicious occasion, let us resolve to uphold the dignity and respect traditionally accorded to women in our society.”