Residents commence planning events as war clouds drift away

The threat or dangers arising from the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan having receded, residents have started planning functions which were deferred a few days ago.

The organisers include social and religious bodies besides individuals wanting to hold family functions on birthdays and wedding anniversaries.

While the residents had woken up under the fear of escalation of tension between India and Pakistan on Saturday, developments taking place in the afternoon following US President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding agreement on ceasefire between the two warring countries, prompted them (residents) to consider the resumption of celebrations in routine.

Chairman, Radhey Krishan Gaushala, Kaind, Deepak Sharma informed that the organisers of a function scheduled to take place in lieu of Parshuram Jayanti, had insisted that the maximum number of members from the region should attend the event on Sunday.

“Though earlier we were told that a brief function would be held due to escalation of tension, the organisers impressed upon us to come in large numbers as there was almost no threat or fear of the war today,” said Sharma.

Bhoj Raj Sharma, a caterer of Gandhi Chowk area, acknowledged that the residents who had earlier cancelled some functions on the pretext of war-like circumstances, had now started approaching for booking new dates at the same or different venues.

Following a similar trend, a family in the Jandali road area had now decided to continue celebrating the wedding party till late at night, whereas earlier, the guests were asked to come in the afternoon.

“The hosts had to change the schedule thrice as it was a night party when planned, and had to be changed to afternoon celebrations keeping in view the blackouts, and now finally, it will start in the afternoon and continue till late at night today,” said a guest.

Ludhiana