{
  "id": 3986570,
  "title": "Raksha Bandhan: CM Yogi Adityanath Celebrates 'Bitiya Aur Bahna' Sneh Bandhan With Schoolgirls In Lucknow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/raksha-bandhan-cm-yogi-adityanath-celebrates-bitiya-aur-bahna-sneh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T14:58:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/raksha-bandhan-cm-yogi-adityanath-celebrates-bitiya-aur-bahna-sneh-bandhan-with-schoolgirls-in-lucknow"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lucknow, August 28 - The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, celebrated Raksha Bandhan with schoolgirls at the aangan of his residence. During the Bitiya aur Bahna-UP ka Gehna Sneh Bandhan programme, over 9.26 lakh passengers availed free bus travel on Raksha Bandhan in Uttar Pradesh. The girls tied the thread of affection on the CM's wrist, symbolizing trust and confidence. In return, the CM reiterated his commitment to their security, respect, and self-reliance. He blessed the girls, expressed his desire for their bright future, and assured them of the government's efforts towards their education and well-being. Over 400 students from various schools, including Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls School, Upper Primary School, and The Sanskriti School, participated in the Sneh Bandhan programme. The CM received gifts, autographs, and selfies from the students, who filled the atmosphere with familial warmth and affection.",
  "summary": "Lucknow, August 28: The 'aangan' of the Chief Minister's Residence came alive with the cheerful presence of daughters on Friday on Raksha Bandhan, when the 'Bitiya aur Bahna-UP ka Gehna' Sneh Bandhan programme turned into an unforgettable occasion. When schoolgirls tied the thread of affection on the wrist of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, expressing a relationship of trust and confidence, the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}