The festival, Basant Festival Lahore 2025 puts Ban on Bikes for three days!

The Punjab government has made a massive move in the restoration of one of the most iconic cultural celebrations in Lahore after many years of confusion and debate. The provincial Information Minister Uzma Bukhari– has issued a video statement agreeing that Basant Festival Lahore 2025 will be permitted but with limited terms and conditions, only during a period of three days, and only in the City of Lahore.

The news has generated a buzz among the citizens who identify Basant with colorful skies, roof tops, and spring. Nevertheless, the government has clarified that the safety of the people will be the highest priority.

Under strict instructions, kite manufacturing took place

Majorly, the government has also allowed the production of kites and kite cords by licensed manufacturers. Nevertheless, this is subject to some strict restrictions. The kite size has been officially stipulated and the kites of large sizes will not be produced or sold. This is done to avoid risks to safety that had been associated with the Basant celebrities.

Moreover, the cords (dor) will be made under supervised conditions to avoid the use of dangerous materials. The government promoted that only licensed producers will be welcome to practice within the festival period.

Marketing places throughout the city are controlled

In order to achieve improved control, the sale of kites and ropes will not be sold everywhere. Rather, there will be specific sales points established throughout Lahore. This method of controlled distribution is supposed to hinder illegal sales and pay attention to compliance with safety standards.

These points will be under close observation by law enforcement agencies and any unauthorized sale will lead to a very strict action.

The roads are restricted by traffic, transport, and motorcycles

To control the movement during the three-day festival, the Punjab government has requested the traffic and transport authorities to consider a holistic plan to control movement. The citizens will be advised to start using motorcycles, rather than cars, to minimize congestion.

But in some of the sensitive zones, there might be no limit to the use of motorcycles. This is in order to ensure that the traffic flows normally and the chances of accidents are reduced during peak Basant activities.

There is no tolerance of the violation of the rules

Minister Uzmi Bukhari clarified that Basant is being tolerated as a festival and not as anarchy. Violators of the rules, be they by flying illegal kites, selling prohibited materials, or by going against the transport regulations will be severely punished.

The government also has deliberations on decision making on temporary suspension in certain localities in the event of safety problems. The ultimate decisions regarding the same are shortly forthcoming.

The Vision of the Facility: A Balanced Approach to Tradition and Safety

The restricted reentry of Basant is indicative of the government trying to balance between the cultural heritage and the safety of people. Limiting the time, controlling production, and putting the strict laws into force, Punjab intends to allow the citizens to celebrate the festival in a responsible way.

With Lahore getting ready to meet spring again, the authorities encourage the citizens to collaborate to the maximum and celebrate Basant in a manner that would be a symbol of gladness, responsibility, and respect to human life.

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