Khan Sir celebrates Raksha Bandhan with girl students in Patna; announces orphanage plan

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Patna, Aug 28 (IANS) Renowned educator Khan Sir celebrated Raksha Bandhan with girl students at Shri Krishna Memorial Hall in Patna on Friday, where several students tied rakhis to him as part of the festivities.

Speaking to IANS, Khan Sir extended his greetings to women and girls on the occasion and said he wanted Raksha Bandhan to be celebrated as a global festival.

“My best wishes to all the sisters. May they succeed in life, live their lives and always remain happy. This is why Raksha Bandhan should be celebrated across the world. We are trying to make it a global celebration. Happy Raksha Bandhan. We celebrated it last year too and this year we are also celebrating it on a grand level. I want to congratulate all the sisters,” he said.

Educator Khan Sir further said, “Last Raksha Bandhan, we announced that we would build a cancer hospital. We were disrupted for two-four months in between, due to which the cancer hospital has been delayed by only two months. It will be completed in the next two-three months. This Raksha Bandhan, we have promised to open an orphanage, so that children can study there.”

Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the bond of love, affection and protection between brothers and sisters. It is observed by Indian communities across the world and falls on the full moon day, or Purnima, of the Hindu month of Shravana.

The festival derives its name from two Sanskrit-rooted words. “Raksha” refers to protection, while “Bandhan” means a bond or tie. Together, the term represents a relationship based on care, affection and a traditional promise of protection.

The central ritual involves a sister tying a rakhi, traditionally a sacred thread or decorative bracelet, around her brother’s wrist. She offers prayers for his well-being, health and long life, while the brother traditionally promises to support and protect her.

Raksha Bandhan is also marked by the exchange of sweets and gifts among family members. Over the years, the festival has evolved beyond biological siblings, with rakhis also being exchanged among cousins and other close relationships.

Several legends are associated with the festival. One popular tradition links Raksha Bandhan to Lord Krishna and Draupadi. According to the legend, Krishna injured his finger while flying a kite. Draupadi, distressed on seeing him bleed, tore a piece of cloth from her sari and tied it around his finger to stop the bleeding.

Moved by her gesture, Krishna is believed to have promised to protect her whenever she needed him. The story is later connected with the episode in the Mahabharata in which Draupadi was humiliated in the Kaurava court. According to the legend, Krishna protected her honour by providing an endless length of cloth when Dushasana attempted to disrobe her.

–IANS

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Interacting with the IANS in Mumbai, Saraogi expressed gratitude towards Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for steering Bihar onto a progressive path, aiming to reclaim its historical prominence.

Reflecting on the past, Saraogi said: “After Independence, Bihar experienced a challenging 15-year period marked by rampant crime (During Lalu-Rabri government), prompting many residents to migrate to states like Maharashtra in search of better livelihoods. I extend my appreciation to the people of Maharashtra for providing accommodation and employment opportunities to these migrants during those difficult times.”

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“NDA will contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections under Nitish Kumar’s leadership,” Saraogi said.

Talking about the recent communal violence in Nagpur, Saraogi said: “Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the affected areas, pledging stringent action against those involved and vowing to recover damages from the rioters.”

On comments by Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman, who characterised Muslims as successors of Babar and Hindus as successors of Rana Sanga, Saraogi criticised such a mindset.

He urged a departure from historical divisiveness, emphasising that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country is progressing, and such outdated mentalities should change.

According to political analysts, Saraogi’s remarks underscore Bihar’s commitment to development under Nitish Kumar’s leadership and reflect concerns over communal tensions in other parts of India.

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The incident was reported around 9 p.m. when a man approached the Jyoti Nagar police station, claiming that his son had been shot at by unidentified assailants.

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A case has been registered at Jyoti Nagar police station, and teams have been formed to analyse both technical and manual evidence to identify and apprehend the suspects.

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“Marathas will get the rights of Marathas and OBCs will get the rights of OBCs. There will be no such thing as pitting two communities against each other here,” he clarified a day after the NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal boycotted the state cabinet meeting to express his displeasure over the release of government notification on the implementation of Hyderabad Gazette for providing Kunbi certificates to Maratha community after the protest held in Mumbai by pro Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange-Patil.

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He further stated: “There was no British rule in Marathwada. There was a Nizam’s rule in Marathwada. Therefore, evidence regarding castes in Marathwada is not available elsewhere. It is only available with the Nizam that too in the Hyderabad Gazette. We have accepted the evidence there. According to that evidence, only those who are true Kunbis will get this certificate. Therefore, I think that only those who are entitled will get the benefit. The government resolution is such that no one can lie.”

CM Fadnavis clarified that minister Bhujbal did not leave the state Cabinet meeting.

“He and I have held discussion. I have assured him that the government resolution will not have any impact on the OBC community. Because this is not a general government resolution but it is about evidence (about Kunbis),” he said.

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He further stated that the Hyderabad Gazette will be useful as proof because if the name of their grandfather or great grandfather appears in the Hyderabad Gazette for the Kunbi caste, then they will become eligible to benefit from it, and they will later receive a certificate as led the norms. He made it clear that the government would not allow any conflict between Maratha and OBC communities.

Meanwhile, Chhagan Bhujbal in a post on X on Thursday, said: “There is confusion regarding the Government Resolution recently issued by the Maharashtra Government in the context of Maratha reservation. In this regard, various OBC and backward class organizations and leaders are submitting representations at tehsil offices, district collector offices, and other places across the state, organising marches, expressing anger against the Government Resolution through various means, and thus the movement is underway. In many places, OBC activists and leaders have also started fasts.”

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