New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with children, who tied rakhis to him as part of the 'Bharat Raksha Parv' initiative. The gesture was described as "Rakhi--the eternal thread of trust and gratitude," symbolising the nation's prayers and faith in the Indian Army.

"'Bharat Raksha Parv' - Rakhi for the Nation's Shield- rkssk ko raakhii. On the auspicious occasion of #RakshaBandhan, symbolising the sacred bond of protection, children from across the Nation tied 'Rakhi--the eternal thread of trust and gratitude' to #GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS. This solemn and heartfelt gesture carries the prayers of the Nation, reflecting the unbreakable bond of faith and affection that every ...