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Yogi Adityanath meets schoolgirls at Snehbandhan programme
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the Snehbandhan programme in Lucknow on Friday to mark Raksha Bandhan. Schoolgirls interacted with him through an online platform and conveyed their festive greetings,…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the Snehbandhan programme in Lucknow on Friday to mark Raksha Bandhan. Schoolgirls interacted with him through an online platform and conveyed their festive greetings, expressing happiness at the opportunity.
The programme added a personal touch to the celebrations. Similar events took place across the country, including in Chandigarh where Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini celebrated with students, and in Bhubaneswar where Naveen Patnaik joined Brahma Kumari sisters and BJD leaders. The Indian Army also marked the occasion under its 'Bharat Raksha Parv' initiative, with schoolchildren tying rakhis to Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Raksha Bandhan has long been used by Indian politicians for public outreach, but the Snehbandhan programme is specific to Yogi Adityanath's tenure. Launched years ago, it frames the festival as a government-community bridge rather than a private ritual. The choice to hold it via an online platform reflects the state's push for digital governance even in cultural events. What matters next is whether similar programmes are scaled up for other festivals, as they offer the administration a controlled, visual narrative of accessibility and tradition without the risk of unscripted public interactions.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
