Kamal Kumar Biswas.TOD.Balurghat
Raksha Bandhan was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Dakshin Dinajpur District Press Club on Friday, with a vibrant cultural programme drawing journalists, public representatives and people from different walks of life.
A stage was set up in front of the District Press Club building, where the celebrations began in the morning with performances of dance, music and recitation. The festive atmosphere continued throughout the day, with cultural programmes adding colour to the occasion.Balurghat MP and Union Minister of State for Education, Dr Sukanta Majumdar, attended the programme and joined the celebrations. His presence added special significance to the event.
Among the prominent guests were Balurghat MLA Bidyut Kumar Roy, Dr. Ripan Saha, Controller of Examinations, Dakshin Dinajpur University and Professor of Mathematics, Raiganj University, South Dinajpur Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr Sudip Das and District Information and Cultural Officer Soumya Haldar. Several other eminent personalities from different sections of society were also present.As part of the celebrations, Dr Majumdar tied rakhis on the wrists of people passing by the venue, conveying a message of fraternity, harmony and social bonding. The gesture drew attention from the gathering and added a public dimension to the festivities.
The programme, organised by the District Press Club, sought to celebrate the traditional spirit of Raksha Bandhan while highlighting the importance of unity and mutual respect in society.The participation of cultural performers and members of the local community kept the venue lively from the morning. The event concluded with a strong message of togetherness, with the organisers stressing that festivals such as Raksha Bandhan can help strengthen the bonds among people beyond social and cultural differences.
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