‘DMK govt stands for upliftment of labourers:’ TN CM MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin on Sunday greeted people on the ocassion of International Labour Day and said the state government works for the upliftment of the working class. 

While addressing an event in Chennai today, Stalin said, “DMK government stands not only for extending greetings on Labour Day but also stands for the upliftment of the labourers.”

He said, “Remember, it is the DMK government that brought the use of bicycle rickshaws instead of hand-pulled rickshaws. Not only that, for the first time in India, the DMK government provided free electricity to farmers in the state.” 

This day also recognises the efforts of the working class. 

The origin of the International Labour Day is in the labour union movement. People across the world observe also known as Worker’s Day or May Day.