Why 20,000 women across UP tie Bareilly mayor Dr Umesh Gautam a Rakhi every year?
Bareilly Mayor Dr. Umesh Gautam hosts an annual Raksha Bandhan event where over 20,000 women tie him a rakhi. The initiative aims to extend the traditional values of protection and support beyond family boundaries to the broader community.
Why it matters
It highlights a unique intersection of local politics and social welfare, emphasizing the role of public figures in community building.
What began as a celebration of Raksha Bandhan has grown into an emotional initiative that brings together more than 20,000 women from across Uttar Pradesh every year.Every year, these women, many from underprivileged communities, come together to tie Rakhis to Dr Umesh Gautam, Mayor of Bareilly and Chancellor of Invertis University in a celebration hosted by him along with Dr Parth Gautam. For them, it is a symbol of trust, respect and a shared bond but for Dr. Umesh Gautam, the occasion is about much more than a traditional festival. It is an effort to give the spirit of Raksha Bandhan a larger social meaning. The celebration speaks of dignity, support, opportunity and standing by women throughout the year.ETimes spoke to Dr.
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