Karnal, Aug 8
As a special gift to women on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the Haryana government, on Friday, announced free travel for women in Haryana Roadways buses to Delhi, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, and across the state.
A huge crowd was seen at bus stands as women eagerly availed the service.
The free bus facility started from Friday noon will end on Saturday midnight.
The faces of women traveling to tie 'Rakhi' to their brothers lit up with joy.
A total of 168 buses, including AC buses, will operate under this initiative.
This special service began at 12 p.m. on August 8, and will continue until 12 a.m. on August 9.
Women travelling to tie 'Rakhi' to their brothers expressed their appreciation for the state government's gesture.
Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, will be celebrated across India on August 9 this year.
The festival is marked by a sister tying a decorative thread or amulet, known as a Rakhi, around her brother’s right wrist.
The Rakhi, often made of red or yellow thread, symbolises the bond of love and mutual protection between siblings. In return, brothers give gifts to their sisters and pledge to protect them.