India, Aug. 25 -- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami received Raksha Sutras from women during a public interaction programme at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan at the Chief Minister's Camp Office on Monday. Women from different parts of the state tied rakhis on his wrist and wished him a long and healthy life.

Dhami thanked the women for their affection and extended Raksha Bandhan greetings to them and other residents of the state. The interaction took place during a Janata Milan programme, where people from various regions had gathered at the camp office.

The chief minister said the festival was also an occasion to recognise the role of women in society and reaffirm the government's commitment to their welfare and empowerment. He said the state...