Lifted the 28-year-old ban on heritage sports like bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing:
The Punjab government has lifted the long-standing ban on traditional heritage sports, including bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing, marking a revival of the state’s cultural identity. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while addressing a gathering in Ludhiana, said the decision fulfills the government’s promise to the people of Punjab to bring back their much-loved rural traditions.The ban on these sports had been in place since 1997, with concerns over alleged animal cruelty. However, the new legislation introduced by the state government ensures that these events will now be held across Punjab without cruelty to animals.
