Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
The six-day special session of the Punjab Legislative Assembly began on Thursday with tributes to departed souls, including Parminder Singh Jhota, who had raised his voice against drug abuse in Mansa. The House was adjourned till Friday after proceedings lasting just nine minutes and six seconds.
At the start of the session, members paid homage to several personalities who had passed away. Jhota, known for raising his voice against the drug menace in Mansa, was among those remembered. The House also condemned the circumstances surrounding his death.
Tributes were also paid to eight MGNREGA workers who lost their lives in a road accident in Sangrur. Members observed a two-minute silence to honour the deceased.
The proceedings on the first day remained brief, with the House adjourning till the next day shortly after the tributes were paid.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders staged a protest outside the Punjab Assembly ahead of the session.
