Uttar Pradesh News: Bareilly Mayor Ties Record With 20,000 Rakhis, Promises Free Health & Education

Bareilly: Over the past three days, Bareilly's Mayor, Dr. Umesh Gautam, received rakhis from 20,000 women in a record-breaking gesture of community support. The unique event, which also saw his son Parth Gautam participate, culminated in a gathering at the city stadium where women lined up to tie rakhis on the mayor's hands.

In return for the sisters’ blessings, Dr. Gautam made a series of promises. He announced that he would provide free medical treatment at Mission Hospital through a special health card, offer free education up to the intermediate level, and give a monthly ration kit to those without a ration card. The mayor declared that from now on, he would be responsible for the well-being of all his "sisters."

The events were held at multiple locations, including his camp office and various banquet halls, to accommodate the large number of participants. The mayor was emotional upon hearing stories from women who had no brothers and saw him as their own. He expressed his gratitude for their blessings and said he was now the proud "Umesh Bhaiya" for thousands of families.