MLA Jiwan Singh Sangowal and Chief Spokesperson of the Nasha Mukti Morcha Baltej Pannu on Monday reviewed preparations on Monday for a grand event to express gratitude to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for reviving traditional bullock cart races in Punjab. The event follows the state government’s approval of the Punjab Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Punjab Amendment) Act and the Punjab Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Conduct of Bullock Cart Race) Rules, 2025.
The event will take place at Mehma Singh Wala Football Stadium tomorrow (on July 29) with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann presiding over the celebrations. MLA and Chief Spokesperson of the Nasha Mukti Morcha stated that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will also hold deliberations with those engaged in bullock cart races.
This is a historic step taken by the Punjab government to pass the Punjab Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2025, paving the way for the resumption of bullock cart racing in the state. They added that the district administration will ensure meticulous arrangements to make the event a success, celebrating the cultural significance of bullock cart races in Punjab.
Prominent amongst those present on the occasion included ADC Amarjit Bains, SDMs Jasleen Kaur Bhullar, Upinderjeet Kaur Brar and others.