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13-Year-Old Farmer’s Son from Ujjain Chosen to Meet President at Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Raksha Bandhan Event
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 09:14 AM
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Jay Singh Rathore, a 13‑year‑old from Kadchhali village in Madhya Pradesh, has been selected to attend the Raksha Bandhan ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan and will meet President Droupadi Murmu on August 28.
Jay Singh Rathore, a 13‑year‑old boy from Kadchhali village in Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, has been picked to represent his community at the upcoming Raksha Bandhan program held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The selection highlights a rural youngster’s achievement without relying on costly coaching or metropolitan amenities.
The ceremony is scheduled for 28 August, when President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the national Raksha Bandhan celebrations. Rathore will meet the President as part of the event’s youth delegation, marking a rare opportunity for a teenager from a farming background to appear at the nation’s highest constitutional residence.
Officials noted that the inclusion of a young farmer’s son underscores the government’s effort to showcase diverse stories from across the country, especially those that reflect perseverance and hard work in rural India. Rathore’s presence is expected to inspire other children from similar backgrounds.
The meeting will be conducted under strict security protocols at Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Rathore’s participation will be covered by national media, bringing attention to his village and the broader agricultural community of Madhya Pradesh.
The ceremony is scheduled for 28 August, when President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the national Raksha Bandhan celebrations. Rathore will meet the President as part of the event’s youth delegation, marking a rare opportunity for a teenager from a farming background to appear at the nation’s highest constitutional residence.
Officials noted that the inclusion of a young farmer’s son underscores the government’s effort to showcase diverse stories from across the country, especially those that reflect perseverance and hard work in rural India. Rathore’s presence is expected to inspire other children from similar backgrounds.
The meeting will be conducted under strict security protocols at Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Rathore’s participation will be covered by national media, bringing attention to his village and the broader agricultural community of Madhya Pradesh.