LAHORE – Punjab Minister for Data and Tradition Azma Bokhari on Thursday firmly rejected rumours circulating on social media about a number of Basant celebrations, clarifying that the competition shall be held solely on February 6, 7 and eight.
The minister warned that kite flying outdoors the notified dates wouldn’t be permitted “underneath any circumstances.” She stated Basant can be celebrated strictly underneath a regulated framework, with each kite and string formally registered. Kites will carry QR codes, whereas producers, string makers and sellers shall be licensed by the federal government. “Solely authorised people shall be allowed to promote kites,” she stated, including that the aim of this technique is to remove substandard and metallic strings that turned the competition harmful prior to now.
She stated the Punjab authorities wouldn’t permit anybody to place lives in danger. To reinforce security, the Site visitors Police is distributing free security antennas for motorcyclists to assist stop accidents throughout the competition days.
Azma Bokhari stated that, on the route of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the federal government is reviving this vibrant cultural competition in a accountable and managed method in order that Lahore can as soon as once more reclaim its cultural identification. She added that if Lahoris rejoice the occasion responsibly this yr, Basant might be expanded to different cities throughout Punjab subsequent yr.
“Basant is a competition of pleasure, color and tradition,” she stated. “Its true spirit lies in flying kites—not in endangering lives with metallic string. We should guarantee this competition is widely known safely, responsibly and joyfully.” She additionally introduced that the Data & Tradition Division will organise particular cultural programmes that includes music, meals, kite flying and different actions to mark the competition. The minister stated the chief minister goals to revive the colors, vitality and festive spirit of Punjab, including that “defending these celebrations is our shared duty.”
