Prime Minister Marendra Modi on Monday responded to the Raksha Bandhan wishes of singer Lata Mangeshkar and spiritual leader Amritanandamayi. Both of them sent him their greetings via Twitter, and the Prime Minister, too, replied on the microblogging site.

Lata Mangeshkar had posted a Twitter video saying, “I couldn’t send rakhi today, the reason for which the entire world is aware of. Narendra bhai, you have worked so hard for the nation, spoken so well for it, that the citizens will never be able to forget.”

“Today, millions of women in India won’t be able to tie you a rakhi. But you can understand. If possible, then on this day of rakhi, promise us to take India ahead. Namaskar,” she added.

Modi thanked the singer and wished for her good health.

“Lata didi, on this auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, this emotional message from you has filled me with immense inspiration and energy. With the blessings of millions of mothers and sisters our country will reach greater heights and achieve success,” Modi replied on Twitter.

Spiritual leader Amritanandamayi also posted a video on the social media platform and praised Modi for doing good work for the country. She sent prayers to God so that the Prime Minister could continue serving the people.

Modi in his reply said that he was humbled by her greetings and it was his honour to serve a nation like India. “Blessings from you, and from India’s Nari Shakti, give me great strength. They are also vital for India’s growth and progress,” he wrote in his reply.