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Gurgaon, August 7, 2017: SpiceJet celebrated Raksha Bandhan — the
festival that symbolises the eternal love and devotion of a brother and his sister - in
a unique way this year! In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the country’s favourite
low-cost carrier flew almost 50 sisters and families of Army Jawans to meet their
brothers posted on the western border and the national capital, in what was an exciting
two-day event.
SpiceJet scheduled these celebrations for India’s real heroes and their sisters both in
Delhi and Srinagar on 6th and 7th August respectively.
On August 5, eight sisters were flown in from various cities across India to be
re-united on the special occasion with their brothers at the base station in Delhi. The
sisters and families came from small towns in Darjeeling, Goa, Tezpur in Assam, Mohali,
Visakhapatnam, Ganjam in Odisha and Panpur in Madhya Pradesh, besides one from Mumbai.
The jawans and their sisters celebrated ‘Raksha Bandhan’ with members of SpiceJet team
at Shankar Vihar in Delhi on August 6. It was a heartwarming sight to see the sisters
fondly relive the golden memories of their childhood with their brothers. The airline
also provided refreshments and goodies to both the soldiers and their families.
On August 7 morning, the other 40 siblings and their families along with a SpiceJet team
travelled to Srinagar to celebrate the special occasion. SpiceJet made it possible for
the families, traveling from across India, to reach Delhi and then travel to Srinagar
to celebrate the enduring relationship; the airline also arranged the stay for the
families both in Delhi and Srinagar. The contingent of 60 people drove from the
Srinagar airport to the Srinagar Base Hospital, where injured army officers and jawans
are treated. The sisters then tied the pious thread on their brother’s wrists for their
well-being and longevity.
On this festive occasion, SpiceJet CMD – Mr. Ajay Singh said, “Siblings
share a beautiful bond that transcends time and distance. There can be no better gift
for a brother and sister than the company of each other on the auspicious occasion of
Raksha Bandhan more so in the case of our army jawans who rarely get an opportunity to
meet their sisters on this day. As a mark of respect for their commitment, SpiceJet is
proud to be a part of this endearing moment between the jawans and their sisters.”
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