The Prime Minister also gifted presents to his sister which included money and other items.

Similarly, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Bamdev Gautam, received Bhai Tika from his five sisters at his residence at Bhainsepati, Lalitpur, at the auspicious hour.

UCPN (Maoist) leader Baburam Bhattarai also received Tika from his sisters today.

Likewise, Nepali Congress Vice President Ram Chandra Poudel received Tika from his sister Krishna Kumari Acharya at the auspicious hour 11:35 am.

Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba received Tika from NC central committee member Mina Pandey.

Similarly, Former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal received Tika from his sisters—Indira Neupane, Kalika Bhandari and Bassudha Pokhrel at Indira's house at Kupondole.

Former Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa received Tika from his younger sister, Minu Karki, at Sanepa.

Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP)-Nepal Chairman, Kamal Thapa, from his sisters—Rita Thapa, Basu Karki and Mintu Bista at his residence at Bishalnagar. RSS

Likewise, members of the former Royal family received Bhai Tika at the auspicious hour 12:03 pm today.

Former Queen Mother Ratna Shah offered Tika to brother Sushil Shumsher Rana at Narayanhiti-based Mahendra Manjil.

Similarly, former King Gyanendra Shah received Tika from his younger sister Shova Shahi at Kamaladi-based Shova Griha at the auspicious hour, said Shah's Press Secretary, Phaniraj Pathak.

Likewise, former Queen Komal Shah offered Tika to her brothers—Suraj and Uday Shumsher Rana at Nirmal Niwas, added Pathak. RSS