We are each other's friends and protectors: Rahul Gandhi to his sister on Raksha Bandhan

Wishing younger sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Raksha Bandhan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that she holds a special place in his life.

Further, he said that they (Rahul and Priyanka) are both friends and protectors of each other. Taking to Facebook, the Congress leader wished everyone a happy Raksha Bandhan while sharing a picture with sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

"There is a special place in my life for my sister's affection and support. We are each other's friends and protectors. Best wishes to all of you on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan today," he posted in Hindi.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also extended wishes to all on the occasion and shared a picture Rahul Gandhi writing that she hopes that every brother and sister would look out for each other, and share love and laughs as she does with hers.

"Best wishes for Raksha Bandhan. Happy Raksha Bandhan to all you brothers and sisters out there... may you always look out for each other, love each other and make each other laugh as much as we do," she tweeted.

Raksha Bandhan, a festival that celebrates the bond between siblings, is celebrated with enthusiasm across the country. Traditionally, on this day, sisters symbolically express their love by tying a sacred thread around their brother's wrist.