New Delhi: Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar (90) posted a special video message on twitter on the occasion of Rakshabandhan for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video had a slide show of the singer’s photos with PM. In her voice-over, Lata didi said why she could not send a Rakhi to the PM this year, and also made a special request.

“Narendra Bhai, sending you my pranaam on this auspicious occasion of Rakhi. I couldn’t send you a Rakhi this time, the whole world knows why. You have worked so hard for the country, the citizens will not forget that. Lakhs of Indian women have Rakhis in their hands for you today, but tying it is difficult. I’m sure you can understand. If possible, today on the day of Rakhi, promise us that you will take this country to greater heights. Namaskar,” she said in a video.

The video posted on Twitter showed various occasions on which the veteran singer has met the PM. In the caption, she wrote, “Namaskar dear Narendra Modi bhai. This is my Rakhi for you.”

The 90-year-old singer never misses the special days to send messages to her loved ones on Twitter. She recently remembered singer Mohd Rafi on his death anniversary, and also sent birthday wishes to singer Sonu Nigam a few days back.

In his reply to Lata didi’s tweet, PM Narendra Modi said, ‘लता दीदी, रक्षा बंधन के इस शुभ अवसर पर आपका यह भावपूर्ण संदेश असीम प्रेरणा और ऊर्जा देने वाला है। करोड़ों माताओं-बहनों के आशीर्वाद से हमारा देश नित नई ऊंचाइयों को छुएगा, नई-नई सफलताएं प्राप्त करेगा। आप स्वस्थ रहें और दीर्घायु हों, ईश्वर से मेरी यही प्रार्थना है। @mangeshkarlata’

‘Blessings from India’s ‘nari shakti’ give me great strength’: PM Modi on Raksha Bandhan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday acknowledged Raksha Bandhan greetings from spiritual and humanitarian leader Mata Amritanandamayi and said that blessings from her and India’s ‘nari shakti’ (woman power) give him strength.

In a video message, Mata Amritanandamayi said that amid the pandemic, the country is facing many challenges from economic crisis to threat from neighbours. She hoped that the prime minister gets more courage to deal with the many challenges and take appropriate measures in the welfare of the country and its citizens amid such trying times.

“The prime minister is already doing laudable, notable work, On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I pray to God to bless the prime minister with more courage and help him take on the challenges ahead,” she said.

The prime minister said he is humbled by Mata Amritanandamayi’s greetings.

“It is my honour and privilege to work for our great nation. Blessings from you, and from India’s Nari Shakti, give me great strength. They are also vital for India’s growth and progress,” PM tweeted out.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi extended Raksha Bandhan greetings to the countrymen.

India woke up to one of the most loved festivals celebrated by Hindus every year – Raksha Bandhan. The festival marks the celebration of love between brothers and sisters and honour the bond between siblings.