Tripura students tie rakhi on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Synopsis
Four schoolchildren from West Tripura tied rakhis on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raksha Bandhan — and the President tied one back. The visit, which included a guided tour of the historic complex and a cultural exchange, offered the students a rare window into India's highest constitutional office while putting Tripura's art and traditions on display at the national stage.
Key Takeaways
Four students from Netaji Nagar English Medium S.B.
School , West Tripura , celebrated Raksha Bandhan with President Droupadi Murmu on 28 August at Rashtrapati Bhavan .
President Murmu tied a rakhi on student Meheresiya Sarkar 's wrist, making the occasion especially memorable.
The delegation gifted the President a bamboo replica of the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple , handmade rakhis, and a pencil sketch by CWSN student Pralay De from Udaipur .
The students toured the Banquet Hall , swearing-in chambers, and gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan .
The group was accompanied by teachers Biplab Kumar Deb and Biswajit Bhowmik , and OSD Abhijit Samajpati .
Four young students from Tripura celebrated Raksha Bandhan with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday, 28 August, in a rare and memorable interaction that gave the children a firsthand glimpse of India's highest constitutional institution.
The Raksha Bandhan Exchange
During the visit, the students tied rakhis on President Murmu and conveyed their warm wishes on the auspicious occasion. In a particularly touching moment, the President reciprocated by tying a rakhi on the wrist of Meheresiya Sarkar, a Class V student, making the day especially memorable for her.
The student delegation presented the President with a handcrafted bamboo replica of the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple, handmade rakhis, greeting cards, a traditional Risha, and a pencil sketch of President Murmu drawn by Pralay De, a student with special needs (CWSN) from Udaipur. President Murmu appreciated the handmade gifts and commended the children's creativity and efforts.
A Cultural Conversation
President Murmu engaged warmly with the students, asking them about Tripura's culture and traditions. She also encouraged the group to perform a song, which the students presented to her. The interaction offered a platform for the children to represent their state's cultural heritage at the national level.
The Rashtrapati Bhavan Tour
As part of the visit, officials of Rashtrapati Bhavan guided the students and accompanying teachers through the historic complex. They visited the Banquet Hall, meeting halls, and chambers associated with the swearing-in ceremonies of the Prime Minister and the Union Council of Ministers. The visitors were briefed on the history, architecture, and heritage of the complex and taken through its gardens and other sections.
The Student Delegation
The four students — Meheresiya Sarkar (Class V), Amit Kumar Sarkar (Class VI), Rike Deb (Class VI), and Pratik Sarkar (Class VI) — are from Netaji Nagar English Medium S.B. School in West Tripura district. They were accompanied by teachers Biplab Kumar Deb and Biswajit Bhowmik, along with Abhijit Samajpati, Officer-on-Special Duty (OSD) and Nodal Officer for Raksha Bandhan under the School Education Department.
The occasion marked a proud moment for Tripura, reflecting the spirit of cultural diversity and national unity, while giving these young students an experience they are unlikely to forget.
Point of View
A demographic historically underrepresented in such ceremonial spaces. The inclusion of a CWSN student's artwork as a presidential gift, and Murmu's act of tying a rakhi in return, carry symbolic weight that goes beyond protocol. For a state like Tripura, which often struggles for national visibility, moments like these serve a soft-power function that no press release can replicate.
NationPress
29 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which students from Tripura met President Droupadi Murmu on Raksha Bandhan?
The four students were Meheresiya Sarkar (Class V), Amit Kumar Sarkar (Class VI), Rike Deb (Class VI), and Pratik Sarkar (Class VI), all from Netaji Nagar English Medium S.B. School in West Tripura district. They were invited to Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Raksha Bandhan celebration on 28 August.
What gifts did the Tripura students present to President Murmu?
The students presented a bamboo replica of the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple, handmade rakhis, greeting cards, a traditional Risha, and a pencil sketch of President Murmu drawn by Pralay De, a student with special needs from Udaipur. President Murmu appreciated the handmade items and commended the children's creativity.
Did President Murmu tie a rakhi on any of the students?
Yes, President Droupadi Murmu tied a rakhi on the wrist of Meheresiya Sarkar, a Class V student from Tripura, making the occasion particularly special for her.
What did the students see during their Rashtrapati Bhavan visit?
Officials gave the students a guided tour of the Banquet Hall, meeting halls, and chambers linked to the swearing-in ceremonies of the Prime Minister and Union Council of Ministers. They were also briefed on the history and architecture of the complex and taken through its gardens.
Who accompanied the Tripura students to Rashtrapati Bhavan?
The students were accompanied by teachers Biplab Kumar Deb and Biswajit Bhowmik, along with Abhijit Samajpati, Officer-on-Special Duty (OSD) and Nodal Officer for Raksha Bandhan under the School Education Department of Tripura.
