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‘Amra Padatik’ celebrates sibling bonds with special Bhai-Bon Phota event in Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 11 (UNI) Children and guests came together at the Kolkata office of ‘Amra Padatik’ on November 10 to celebrate Bhai-Bon Phota and highlight the bond shared by brothers and sisters.
The primary objective of the initiative was to spread joy among children and promote the importance of strong family ties.
The event commenced at 12:00 pm at the organisation's office, located at 12/5 Nilmani Mitra Street, Kolkata. The festival created a joyful atmosphere among the children and guests in attendance. Through this gathering, the message was conveyed that the bond between siblings is not merely a family connection, but a lifelong commitment defined by affection, reliance and the promise to always stand by one another.
Distinguished guests present at the event included eminent physicians Dr Tapan Saha and Dr A. K. Singh; retired IAS officer Suktishita Bhattacharya; Tapan Dutta; renowned elocutionist Mita Pal; paediatrician Dr Sen; Subrata Acharya; Khana Ma; poet Jaydeep Chattopadhyay; and Nandini, among others. Representatives of the Jadavpur-based organisation 'Dishari' were also present. The presence of prominent figures from various fields added a special dimension to the occasion.
Shatabdi Saha, secretary of the organisation, stated that the aim of the event was to strengthen the love, affection and sense of unity between siblings. Furthermore, 'Amra Padatik' aims to cultivate values such as mutual respect, empathy and a spirit of mutual support among children.
According to the organisers, there is a pressing need in today's world to strengthen family and social bonds, a sentiment that inspired the initiative. A key achievement of the event was to highlight the emotional depth and significance of the sibling bond through the enthusiastic participation of children. UNI BGA NST
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