Will Punjab’s AAP government get trapped in its own strategy on May 1? DA will become a problem

There is intense political turmoil in Punjab after the split in Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). There is talk in political circles that some AAP MLAs in Punjab are also angry with the party. Along with this, now AAP is busy in securing its government in Punjab and is trying to give a message to the public that the party will not suffer any loss due to the departure of the MPs who accompanied Raghav Chadha. The AAP government has called a special session of the Punjab Assembly on May 1. In this, AAP party will bring a condemnation motion against BJP and it is discussed that the government can also bring a trust vote in this session, which will avert the danger of the government falling for the next 6 months.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann made a post on social media giving information about this special session. He wrote, ‘A special session of the Assembly will be called on May 1 on the occasion of ‘Labour Day’. This one-day session will be dedicated to those hardworking laborers and artisans who contribute significantly to the social and economic development of the country.

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strategy to employ workers

In this special session, the government can bring a censure motion against BJP. Once again the issue of MNREGA will be raised in the politics of Punjab. Punjab CM Mann said, ‘In this session, there will be serious discussions on the impact of the changes in the MGNREGA scheme on the working class as well as the broader national and international challenges affecting them.’ Labor issues will be discussed in this session. CM Bhagwant Mann said that under this historic initiative, representatives of labor unions will be invited to the House as special guests.

Opposition made a plan

Punjab government is trying to hit many targets with one stone. However, the opposition has fully entered the field to corner the government. The opponents have raised the issue of outstanding DA of Punjab government employees before this session. Opponents are now asking the government when it will pay thousands of crores of outstanding DA to the employees. BJP state president Sunil Jakhar said, ‘If Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is really serious, then during the special assembly session to be held on May 1, he should make a concrete announcement to pay the installments and entire dues of Dearness Allowance (DA) of Punjab employees.’ Punjab Congress leaders are also making demands from the government regarding DA.

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DA became a disaster for the government

The issue of DA has become a problem for the Aam Aadmi Party government. Employees and pensioners of Punjab are getting only 42 percent DA, which is much less than the central government and many other states. He is owed 18 percent DA. On April 8, the court has given interim orders to the Punjab government to release the outstanding dearness allowance. After this, the problems of the government have increased further. It is estimated that the government will have to announce at least Rs 15 thousand crore to clear the dues. It is very difficult for the Punjab government to give so much money. However, the government has notified the formation of a Cabinet sub-committee to review DA and Pay Commission dues.