UP CM Yogi Adityanath, like last year, has made travel free in both AC and non-AC buses for the women of the state on Raksha Bandhan this year. Last year, about 3.50 lakh women traveled for free on Raksha Bandhan.
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced to make roadways bus travel free for all the women of the state on Raksha Bandhan. Announcing this gift for women, the CM said that on the occasion of Rakshabandhan, all buses of Uttar Pradesh State Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) will provide free travel to women.Also Read: Jio Recharge: Get calls and internet in less than Rs 100 recharge, know all the benefits
The free bus service will be there for 24 hours on the day of Raksha Bandhan, which will start from 12 midnight on 21st August and will run till 12 midnight of 22nd August the next day.
Orders for protection of women given to the police
There is a lot of crowd on the day of Raksha Bandhan, so the Chief Minister has ordered the police to ensure the safety of women. Along with this, in view of Corona, the CM has instructed the police to strictly follow the Corona guidelines during the festival.Also Read: If you keep the credit card balance zero, then be careful, know its big loss
In the guideline issued by the government, it has been said that in view of Corona, there will be no public program on Raksha Bandhan. People have to celebrate the festival of Rakshabandhan in their own homes.
Women’s organizations requested to open sweets and rakhi shops
This time Raksha Bandhan is on Sunday and in Uttar Pradesh there is a weekend curfew on that day. Because of this, many women’s organizations have urged the Chief Minister to open shops selling sweets and rakhis on the day of Raksha Bandhan.Also Read: Realme GT and Realme GT Master Edition launched in India, equipped with powerful processor to strong battery
Let me tell you, the Chief Minister had said a few days ago that like in the past years, this time also women will travel for free on Raksha Bandhan. Its order has also been issued by the government on Wednesday. Last year also, the government had made free buses for women to travel on Raksha Bandhan, in which about 3.50 lakh women traveled.
