Lucknow School Students Tie Rakhis to Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, Send 1,200 to Border Troops Ahead of Raksha Bandhan
Students of Scholars Home School in Lucknow marked the approach of Raksha Bandhan with a gesture of gratitude for the Armed Forces, tying Rakhis to Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, GOC-in-C, Central Command, and presenting 1,200 handcrafted Rakhis for soldiers posted along India’s borders.
The school’s celebration was built around the festival’s traditional spirit of affection and protection, but extended that sentiment to the men and women in uniform who serve away from home. The students’ handmade Rakhis carried messages of love, prayers for the safety of troops and appreciation for their courage and selfless service.
By meeting Lt Gen Sengupta and offering Rakhis directly to a senior Army commander, the students conveyed their respect not only for the Army as an institution but also for the soldiers deployed in difficult and often remote border areas. The initiative was intended as a reminder that the nation’s servicemen and women remain in the thoughts and prayers of citizens across the country.
For the young students, the interaction also served an educational purpose. The occasion gave them a chance to express admiration for the Armed Forces while reflecting on the values associated with military service, including courage, duty, sacrifice and service.
The 1,200 handcrafted Rakhis were meant for soldiers serving along the country’s borders, making the gesture both symbolic and personal. In a festival normally associated with family ties, the school’s initiative brought into focus the wider emotional bond between Indian citizens and the Armed Forces, who continue to stand guard at the nation’s frontiers.
The Raksha Bandhan observance at Scholars Home School highlighted that connection in a simple but meaningful way: while soldiers remain committed to their duties, citizens continue to show support, solidarity and gratitude through gestures of care. For the students, the Rakhis represented not just a festival offering, but a collective expression of appreciation for those serving far from home.
