Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz made a surprise visit to Lahore today to personally inspect the ongoing preparations for the much-anticipated Basant festival, which returns after nearly two decades.
A massive crowd gathered excitedly to catch a glimpse of the CM as she interacted with locals and checked arrangements.
One enthusiastic visitor from Karachi shared his joy, saying he had traveled all the way just to celebrate Basant and praised Maryam Nawaz for reviving the beloved cultural tradition.
The festival is set to light up Lahore’s skies from February 6 to 8, with main celebrations planned at Liberty Chowk.
Safety guidelines have been emphasized to ensure a family-friendly event.
Watch this video capturing the moment CM Maryam Nawaz steps out to cheer the people and connect with the excited crowd.
CM Maryam Nawaz made a surprise visit to Lahore to check the Basant preparations. A huge crowd gathered to see her, and one man said he had come all the way from Karachi just to celebrate Basant, praising the CM for bringing the festival back. pic.twitter.com/gypTPH0dj6
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The clip shows her emergence amid cheers, highlighting the public enthusiasm for Basant’s return under her leadership.
This move has sparked widespread excitement across Punjab, with markets buzzing and kites flying high in anticipation.
