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Qamar Sheikh, Pakistan born woman, will tie Rakhi to PM Modi for the 30th time

Born in Karachi and married to Mohsin Sheikh in 1981, Qamar moved to India and first met Modi in 1990 through Dr Swaroop Singh, then Governor of Gujarat. Modi welcomed her into his life as a sister, a relationship they have cherished for over three decades. Qamar crafts the rakhi herself. The speciality of this year's rakhi is that it is made from velvet and adorned with pearls, zardozi, and tikki, symbolising the continuity and strength of their bond.