CHANDIGARH, April 29 -- Punjab cabinet, led by chief minister Bhagwant Mann, on Tuesday gave a nod to convene a special session of the state assembly on May 1 to commemorate 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," Mann said in a post on X.

The chief minister said that 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," the CM said, adding that duri...