Agartala, 28th August 2026: Four young students from Tripura had the memorable opportunity to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on Friday.
The students—Meheresiya Sarkar (Class V), Amit Kumar Sarkar (Class VI), Rike Deb (Class VI) and Pratik Sarkar (Class VI)—of Netaji Nagar English Medium S.B. School, West Tripura district, were invited to the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the special occasion. The delegation was accompanied by teachers Sri Biplab Kumar Deb and Sri Biswajit Bhowmik, along with Nodal Officer for Raksha Bandhan Sri Abhijit Samajpati, OSD, School Education Department.
During the interaction, the students tied rakhis on the Hon’ble President and conveyed their warm wishes on the auspicious occasion. The President also tied a rakhi on the hand of Meheresiya Sarkar, making the occasion particularly memorable for the young student.
The Tripura team presented the President with a bamboo replica of the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple, handmade rakhis and greeting cards prepared by the students, a traditional Risha, and a pencil sketch of President Droupadi Murmu drawn by Pralay De, a CWSN student from Udaipur.
The President interacted warmly with the students and asked them about Tripura and its culture. She also encouraged them to perform a song, which the students presented successfully. The President appreciated the handmade rakhis and greeting cards prepared by the children.
As part of the visit, officials of Rashtrapati Bhavan took the students and teachers on a guided tour of the historic complex. They visited the Banquet Hall, meeting halls and other important rooms, including the chambers associated with the swearing-in of the Prime Minister and Union Council of Ministers. The visitors were also briefed about the history and heritage of Rashtrapati Bhavan and taken around its gardens.
The interaction provided the young students with a unique opportunity to experience the country’s highest constitutional institution and showcase the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Tripura.
For the students and accompanying teachers, the Raksha Bandhan celebration with the President and the visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain an unforgettable memory. The occasion marked a proud moment for Tripura, reflecting the spirit of love, unity, cultural diversity and togetherness.
