Visually impaired Women from Aurangabad celebrate Rakhi with BSF at JCP Hussainiwala
Ferozepur, August 22, 2026: In a touching gesture of patriotism, respect and gratitude towards the nation’s armed forces, a group of visually impaired women from Maharashtra visited the Joint Check Post (JCP), Hussainiwala, to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with BSF personnel and express their heartfelt gratitude to the soldiers guarding the nation’s borders.
The group was led by Madhukar Suryavanshi, Project Director of the Late Shri R. R. Baheti Residential Industrial Vocational Training Centre for Blind Girls, being run by the National Federation of the Blind Maharashtra, Aurangabad. The group included Ms. Sheetal Chauhan, Warden; Ms. Jyoti Jadhav, Teacher; Mrs. Lilavati, Ms. Pallavi, Ms. Savita, Ms. Manju, Ms. Pratiksha, Ms. Savita, Ms. Lakshmi, Ms. Naina, Mr. Sudarshan and other members of the team.
The visually impaired women, who had travelled from Aurangabad, were keen to meet the BSF personnel and tie Rakhi to the soldiers as a symbol of the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. They also expressed their gratitude for the courage and sacrifices of the soldiers protecting the country.
The management of the Home for the Blind made arrangements for the group’s stay in Ferozepur, while the BSF extended necessary support and facilitated their visit to the Hussainiwala JCP. The group was also provided an opportunity to witness the Retreat Ceremony.
Assistant Commandant Mahesh Verma, BSF, JCP Hussainiwala, said the visit was a deeply emotional and memorable occasion for the border personnel.
“We all as members of the border force felt privileged that the sisters who were praying for us came from a distance for their brothers. We all assured them that we will always be ready to save our country at any cost,” he said.
Expressing his gratitude to the visiting women and organisers, Mahesh Verma added, “Thanks to you and all the sisters who came for the purpose.”
The gesture of the visually impaired women was widely appreciated as it reflected the emotional bond between the people and the soldiers guarding the country’s borders. Their visit also conveyed a strong message that patriotism and gratitude know no barriers.
During an interaction, Madhukar Suryavanshi said that his organisation was planning to launch a new initiative in Aurangabad in the coming months to provide training to around 50 women. The aim would be to equip them with skills, help them become self-reliant and enable them to support their families with dignity.
The Raksha Bandhan celebration at Hussainiwala thus turned into a memorable occasion, bringing together visually impaired women and BSF personnel in a spirit of brotherhood, patriotism, gratitude and empowerment.