On Friday, Congress workers and labourers protested outside the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, demanding the fulfilment of longstanding labour rights. Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for its Labour Day session, labeling it a 'mere formality' and accusing the government of neglecting worker welfare during its nearly four-year tenure. Warring pointed out that the government is attempting to divert attention from its inaction with symbolic gestures as the election approaches. He called for significant wage increases, proposing a minimum daily wage of ₹750 and monthly wages ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹22,000 depending on skill levels. Warring assured that the Congress party would focus on labour welfare if elected, highlighting their commitment to initiatives like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), which provides guaranteed employment for unskilled workers.