Women leaders, Brahma Kumaris tie rakhi to Chandrababu Naidu
Political leaders in Andhra Pradesh, including Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, celebrated Raksha Bandhan with women leaders and party workers. The event highlighted themes of mutual protection and women's empowerment.
Why it matters
Public displays of cultural festivals by political figures are often used to strengthen community ties and signal policy priorities regarding women's welfare.
Raksha Bandhan was celebrated with religious fervour, emotional exchanges, and traditional festivities across Andhra Pradesh on Friday (August 28, 2026). Several women leaders and party workers also took the opportunity to tie rakhis to prominent political leaders on this auspicious occasion.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu celebrating Raksha Bandhan with women leaders at his Camp Office in Amaravati on Friday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT
At the Chief Minister’s Camp Office, several women leaders and members of the Brahma Kumaris tied rakhis to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The Chief Minister reciprocated by extending Raksha Bandhan wishes to them. Minister Savitha, former Minister Peethala Sujatha, NTR district TDP president Gadde Anuradha, and TDP State Secretary Achanta Sunitha were among those who tied rakhis to Mr. Naidu.
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