Basant celebration reinstated after 25 years at the orders of Nawaz Sharif: Marriyum

Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced on Wednesday that the Basant festival has been reinstated after 25 years at the directive of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Nawaz Sharif.

Marriyum Aurangzeb visited Mochi Gate in Lahore for the Basant celebration. She engaged with shopkeepers and kite aficionados who had arrived to get kites and kite lines, and also observed a dhol performance.

In her address to the media, she stated that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has revitalized the province’s traditional sports and festivals, reinstating Basant after a 25-year hiatus. She stated that Mela Chiraghan and the Horse and Cattle Show will be reinstated.

The top provincial minister stated that Mian Nawaz Sharif is highly satisfied with the reinstatement of the Basant celebration. She stated that it was his mandate to pursue additional measures for public leisure. She stated that Basant will be celebrated not only in Lahore but also in Gujranwala, Faisalabad, and other cities.

Maryam Aurangzeb stated that, owing to the principles of supply and demand, a rise in kite prices has been noted in Lahore. She stated that she has requested retailers to supply kites to the public at reasonable prices and has also directed the deputy commissioner and commissioner to guarantee that kites are offered to the populace at reduced rates.

She implored locals to commemorate Basant safely, encouraging motorcyclists to refrain from venturing out over the three days of the kite flying event without the installation of protective rods. She stated that 500 checkpoints will be established in Lahore, and measures will be implemented against legal infractions.

The senior provincial minister said that Basant will be observed on February 6, 7, and 8. Protective rods will be required on motorcycles throughout the festival, and complimentary transportation will be provided during the three days of kite flying.

She additionally stated that electric buses, metro buses, the Orange Line rail, and rickshaws managed by online transportation businesses will be provided at no cost to citizens.