Play vulgar songs on Punjab buses and face music

Punjab Transport Minister Ajit Singh Kohar has issued orders to ban the use of music that is “vulgar and provocative” in state-run buses with immediate effect.

While giving formal directions to the department to stop playing vulgar songs, Kohar said that any bus driver violating government’s directive would have to face strict departmental action.

The minister reiterated that the Punjab government was committed to provide best transport services to its people and it was imperative for the officers concerned to ensure proper implementation of the instructions in larger public interest.

“Random surprise checks would be conducted by a specially constituted committee to check the use of provocative music in the buses,” the minister said on Monday. He also said that frequent use of vulgar and loud music in buses not only inconveniences passengers but also leads to fatal accidents due to distraction.

“This type of music goes contrary to both the rich cultural heritage of the state and also the dictate of the independent state level censor board which was especially constituted to check vulgarity in Punjabi songs,” he added.

The minister also urged the general public to contact him personally if they come across anything erroneous with regard to the transport facilities extended to them by the Punjab government.