Punjab cabinet approves May 1 special Vidhan Sabha session focused on labour issues

The Punjab cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has approved convening a one-day special session of the Vidhan Sabha on May 1, according to a state government announcement.

The session will coincide with International Workers' Day and is expected to focus on issues affecting the working class. The government plans to discuss concerns linked to changes in employment programs, including the replacement of the Centre’s MGNREGA with what it describes as the “Ji Ram Ji Scheme,” as outlined in the cabinet decision.

According to the announcement, representatives of labour unions from across Punjab will be invited to participate in the proceedings. Discussions are also expected to address challenges faced by workers in the context of national and global economic developments.

The decision to convene the session rests with the state cabinet, while the legislative assembly will formally take up the agenda during the sitting. No detailed schedule or legislative proposals for the session had been released at the time of publication.