In a moving celebration of Rakshabandhan, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) received rakhis from schoolchildren of ASHA Schools and young girls from across the National Capital Region (NCR). The ceremony was more than a festive tradition — it was a heartfelt reaffirmation of the Indian Army’s steadfast vow to protect every citizen, especially the youngest and most vulnerable.
The threads tied on the Army Chief’s wrist carried deep symbolism. For the children, it was an expression of faith and gratitude; for the Army, it was a sacred reminder of its role as the nation’s shield. The same “sword arm” that had delivered decisive action during Operation Sindoor now bore the blessings and trust of the people it defends.
Adding to the day’s significance, rakhis arrived from every corner of the country — from the icy mountain heights to the dense jungles, the golden sands of the Thar Desert, and the shimmering salt flats of the Rann of Kutch. Each rakhi was sent with love to soldiers posted in some of the nation’s most challenging terrains, symbolising the unbreakable connection between the protectors and the protected.
For the troops, these rakhis were more than threads — they were promises. Promises from the sisters of the nation that their brothers in uniform are cherished, remembered, and prayed for, even from miles away. The Army, in turn, stood reaffirmed in its unyielding commitment to guard the country’s frontiers and ensure peace within its borders.
This Rakshabandhan, the Indian Army honoured a bond that transcends distance and danger a bond woven with trust, sacrifice, and love — pledging once again to keep the nation safe, from the highest peaks to the farthest deserts, from deep jungles to the remotest salt plains. ANB
