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May Day, from its very first march

Internet Desk
Chennai May 01, 2015 14:31 IST
Updated: May 01, 2015 15:32 IST
Internet Desk
Chennai May 01, 2015 14:31 IST
Updated: May 01, 2015 15:32 IST
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In India, the first Labour Day, or May Day, was celebrated in 1923 in Chennai. Today around India, organisations and trade unions arrange pageants, children enter contests so they can understand the importance of fairness for workers, and political leaders make speeches.

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