Chandigarh: The special session of the Punjab Assembly began on Friday amid a heated political atmosphere. The proceedings began with tributes to freedom fighter Chaman Lal, renowned photographer Raghu Rai, and hockey player Gurbaksh Singh Grewal. A condolence motion was passed in the House. The proceedings were then adjourned until 11:30 am.
Political discussions erupted after the proceedings began. Amidst accusations and counter-accusations, it was even suggested that the Aam Aadmi Party was using the special session as a pretext for Labor Day to accomplish its own ends. The opposition also accused the Chief Minister of arriving drunk. From the outset, the focus shifted to the Aam Aadmi Party MPs who had defected to the BJP.
While the Aam Aadmi Party government is preparing to introduce a vote of confidence today, opposition parties have launched a front to corner the government. Congress MLAs alleged that the government is engaging in political drama under the guise of labor issues. Congress MLA Pagrat Singh said that the government is trying to divert public attention from real issues and that the proposal to increase the minimum wage is merely a sham.
CM Mann said he will bring a copy of the confidence motion passed by the assembly along with him when he meets the President of India on May 5. Addressing a press conference after the session ended, the Punjab CM launched an attack on the opposition Congress, saying that they should have at least opposed the motion by staying during the vote.
“There were some rumours in recent days that 52 of the government MLAs are here, 51 are there. The Congress has created this ‘here and there’ chaos, but they weren’t present during the voting on the confidence motion. At least they should have stayed and opposed it. Their not being present is also an approval of the Aam Aadmi Party,” Mann told reporters.
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