My intention was to…: Sudha Murty issues clarification on Raksha Bandhan origin post after social media backlash

Engineer-turned-philanthropist and also member of Rajya Sabha, Sudha Murty on Monday received heavy backlash on social media after she shared a video in which she linked the origin of Rakshabandhan to Mughal emperor Humayun.

“Raksha Bandhan has a rich history. When Rani Karnavati was in danger, she sent a thread to King Humayun as a symbol of siblinghood, asking for his help. This is where the tradition of the thread began, and it continues to this day,” Murty posted on X.

However, later in the evening Sudha Murty issued a clarification and wrote on X,"The story I shared on Raksha Bandhan is just one of many tales associated with the festival and certainly not its origin. As I have said in the video clip, this was already a custom of the land. My intention was to highlight one of the many stories I learnt about when growing up, about the beautiful symbolism behind Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan is a much older tradition that has transcended time and culture of our beloved country, one that I am proud of and look forward to with affection for my own siblings."