Jaipur, Aug. 10 -- Rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday declared free travel in roadways buses for women for two days on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, officials said. In an official statement, the chief minister's office (CMO), said, "Rakhi tied by my sisters is my strongest protective shield. This Raksha Sutra contains the love, affection and blessings of my sisters, which gives me the strength to work with more energy. Keeping the festival of Rakshabandhan in mind, the state government has provided two days (August 9 and 10) of free travel facility in roadways buses to all the sisters of the state." An event was organised in the CM residence on Saturday on the occasion of Rakshabandhan where women from various sectors gathered and tied Rakhis to the chief minister. "In our culture, the relationship between brother and sister is very affectionate. Sister always prays to God for the long life and progress of her brother. Sisters prepare with full enthusiasm and excitement many days in advance for the festival of Raksha Bandhan, which is celebrated at the end of the month of Sawan," he added. Urging the women to contribute their bit for the development of the society, Sharma also said, "Narendra Modi has taken women forward through social concerns along with other sectors. He raised public awareness across the country by running campaigns in areas like cleanliness, gender ratio and environmental protection. Besides fulfilling their family responsibilities, the women should also get involved in social work and play an active role in providing benefits of welfare schemes of Central and State governments to the deprived brothers and sisters."...