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Raksha Bandhan 2026: UP announces free bus travel for women and one companion from August 27 night to August 28

In a significant initiative for Raksha Bandhan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that women will enjoy free bus travel. This move aims to enhance safety and streamline traffic during the festival. Additionally, he addressed the pressing issue of waterlogging, mandating drain maintenance, while flood relief strategies for nineteen districts were outlined, emphasizing the need for district magistrates to remain vigilant with active control room operations.