On International Labour Day, Mayawati, the chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), extended greetings to workers while highlighting their ongoing struggles. She pointed out that despite their vital contributions to national development, workers face significant hardships due to government policies like outsourcing and the hire-and-fire system. Mayawati noted that there has been no visible improvement in the conditions of male and female workers, emphasizing that their future and that of their families are at risk. She specifically raised concerns about the unsafe working environment for women and urged governments to ensure that workers have a rightful role in the country's development. Additionally, she paid tribute to Gautam Buddha on his birth anniversary, asserting that governments must address the difficulties faced by his followers. Mayawati reiterated that the BSP is committed to advocating for the rights of the labor class.