The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is poised to introduce a trust vote during a special Assembly session on May 1, coinciding with International Workers' Day. This decision comes in the wake of reports that seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including six from Punjab, have defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), raising concerns about the government's stability. A cabinet meeting is anticipated to strategize ahead of the session, which is intended to showcase the government's majority. Meanwhile, the opposition Indian National Congress, led by Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, plans to gherao the Assembly, focusing on workers' rights issues. Labour unions are also mobilizing for demonstrations demanding improved wages and conditions. The political landscape in Punjab, traditionally dominated by Congress and the Shiromani Akali Dal, has shifted since AAP's significant victory in the 2022 Assembly elections, but recent defections have created new uncertainties. The Labour Day session is expected to be a critical moment for both the ruling party and the opposition as they prepare for a display of strength.