Ludhiana, July 29 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will formally relaunch traditional bullock cart races in the state on Tuesday. The grand event will be held at the football stadium in Mehma Singh Wala village, located in the Gill constituency of Ludhiana. This will mark the beginning of a new era for one of Punjab's oldest sporting traditions, once a staple of rural life and fairs across the state. The much-anticipated event follows the passage 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. These legislative changes have cleared the legal hurdles that had halted bullock cart races for years. On Monday, MLA Jiwan Singh Sangowal and Baltej Pannu, chief spokesperson of the Nasha Mukti Morcha, visited the venue to review preparations. "This is a historic moment for Punjab. The CM has not only revived a cherished tradition but also shown his connection with the people and culture of the state," said Pannu, adding that Mann will also hold an interaction with participants and enthusiasts of bullock cart racing during the event. The Punjab Vidhan Sabha had passed the amendment bill earlier this year, after which President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent on February 27. Bhagwant Mann on Monday laid the foundation stone of the Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Heritage Complex, which will be constructed at a cost of Rs.51.70 crore. The chief minister said, "The project will be completed within nine months and will serve as a source of inspiration for future generations to serve the country selflessly," he said....