Punjab Govt Lifts All Covid Restrictions With 'Immediate Effect' Ahead Of CM-elect Bhagwant Mann's Oath Ceremony

Basic facilities like sanitation, drinking water & medical emergency will be arranged at the venue, about 8000 to 10000 police personnel will also be present.

Bhagwant Mann (File Photo)

New Delhi: Ahead of Punjab CM-designate Bhagwant Mann's oath ceremony all Covid restrictions imposed in the state of Punjab have been removed with immediate effect, reported ANI. However, the people are expected to follow Covid's appropriate norms. 

All existing #COVID19 restrictions imposed in the state of Punjab, removed with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/hj8bO4sTI4

— ANI (@ANI) March 15, 2022

There are no restrictions on people gathering, the opening of restaurants, wedding etc. 

Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader's oath ceremony's preparations are in full swing with the involvement of all officials from Chief Secretary to Director General of Police. An area of nearly 100 acres is being used for the ceremony in Khatkar Kalan in Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar district on March 16.

Vishesh Sarangal, Deputy Commissioner, SBS Nagar said that "micro-level" planning has been done for basic facilities like drinking water, sanitation, medical emergency services etc, told ANI. He also mentioned that about 8000 to 10000 police personnel will be deployed at the scene and more maybe provided if needed. 

Speaking to ANI, A Venu Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary to Punjab Government, said four-five lakhs people are expected to attend the event.

"A seating arrangement for 1 lakh people has been done. More seats are being placed. The venue will be of 100 acres size-50 acres for the main event and 50 acres for parking," he said. He also said that a travel advisory will be issued for the day for the general public in view of the ceremony.