Mathura: This Raksha Bandhan, widows of Vrindavan are planning to send around 1000 rakhis to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"They (widows) are planning to present around 1000 Rakhis to Prime Minister. At least ten widows also plan to visit his residence with the rakhis on behalf of widows of Vrindavan," Founder, Sulabh International, Bindeshwar Pathak said.
He said the widows will also tie rakhis on the wrist of saints and Sanskrit scholars.
He said the purpose of the initiative is "acceptance" of widows in the society.
"A cultural programme would be organised on Aug 17, when Raksha Bandhan would be celebrated," he said.
The organisation, earlier, had also organised programmes for widows during Holi and Diwali.
"They (widows) are planning to present around 1000 Rakhis to Prime Minister. At least ten widows also plan to visit his residence with the rakhis on behalf of widows of Vrindavan," Founder, Sulabh International, Bindeshwar Pathak said.
He said the widows will also tie rakhis on the wrist of saints and Sanskrit scholars.
He said the purpose of the initiative is "acceptance" of widows in the society.
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"A cultural programme would be organised on Aug 17, when Raksha Bandhan would be celebrated," he said.
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The organisation, earlier, had also organised programmes for widows during Holi and Diwali.
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