Mann Govt convene special assembly session to honour working class, to address emerging challenges of working class
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ April 28,2026
In order to pay homage to the working class of the state, the Punjab Cabinet led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday gave nod to convene a special session of the state assembly on May 1. A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in its meeting held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister here today.
Taking to X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “In a significant decision taken by the Punjab Cabinet, it has been decided to convene a special session of the Legislative Assembly on May 1, on the occasion of Labour Day. This one-day session will be dedicated to the hardworking labourers and artisans who make a vital contribution to the country’s social and economic development.”
He further wrote, “As part of this historic initiative, representatives of labour unions will be invited to the House as special guests. The session will also witness serious discussions on the impact of changes in the MGNREGA scheme on the working class, along with broader national and international challenges affecting them.”
“In addition, during the session, other essential legislative business as determined by the Business Advisory Committee of the Assembly will be carried out in accordance with established procedures, ensuring that key decisions necessary for the state’s development and the strengthening of democracy are undertaken,” the post concluded.
Disclosing this on Tuesday, the Chief Minister’s office said that the one day session will pay tribute to the immense contribution of the working class in the socio economic development of the country. “It was also decided that the representatives of the labour unions will also be invited to the session as special guests in the house. The session will also discuss the castigating effects on the labour and working class due to the political reconstitution of the MGNREGA scheme into G-Ram-G scheme,” he added.
Apart from it the session will also discuss the emerging challenges to the working class in wake of several developments at national and international level. The legislative businesses as per the standard procedure will be finalised by the Business Advisory Committee of the state Vidhan Sabha. The special session will be a homage to the millions of working class people who have helped in the transformation of the country into a successful and vibrant democracy.
