AGARTALA, May 1 (TIWN):Trade Unions affiliated to different political parties today celebrated the May Day with zeal and enthusiasm in the union territory.

Leaders and volunteers of the trade unions owing allegiance to CPIM, Congress and other various labour organization celebrated the day by hoisting their respective union flags at various centres. 

They also held rallies and public meetings to highlight the celebration of the day. 

A release issued jointly by AITUC, CITU and a few other unions said the  government at the Centre  and state  should take steps to protect welfare of the working class. 

Governor Devanada Konwar and Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and various other political leaders greeted the working class on the occasion.