US Envoy Eric Garcetti Celebrates Raksha Bandhan

NEW DELHI (ANI) – US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan in India by getting a Rakhi tied on his wrists.

Garcetti said he was ‘moved’ when he got the request to try Rakhi. He further appreciated the “powerful connections” shared between the two countries and their people.

“Celebrating #Rakshabandhan with a touch of joy and tradition! I was moved when Ragini reached out to me with her request to tie a rakhi. Each day, I’m deeply touched by the powerful connections we share between our countries and our people,” the US envoy posted.

Martine Aamdal Bottheim, the Minister Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission at Norway Embassy in India, also celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan with her colleague.