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8th Pay Commission: 69 Lakh Pensioners Feel Betrayed, Nationwide Protest on September 29
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News18•27-09-2026, 23:50
8th Pay Commission: 69 Lakh Pensioners Feel Betrayed, Nationwide Protest on September 29
- •The 8th Pay Commission's terms of reference lack clear guidelines for pensioners, sparking concern among over 69 lakh individuals.
- •Pensioners are angry over the neglect of their demands and pension-related issues.
- •A massive one-day nationwide protest is scheduled for September 29, organized by NCCPA and All India State Pensioners Federation.
- •Protests will also take place in Prayagraj, with retired employees gathering to voice their grievances.
- •Pensioners demand clear inclusion of their rights, allowances, and pension revision in the 8th Pay Commission's terms of reference.
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Pensioners are angry because there are no clear guidelines or mention for pensioners in the terms of reference of the proposed 8th Pay Commission, raising concerns of neglect among over 69 lakh retired employees.
The nationwide movement has been jointly called by the National Coordination Committee of Pensioners Associations (NCCPA) and the All India State Pensioners Federation.
Pensioners demand that their rights, allowances, and pension revision be clearly included in the terms of reference of the 8th Pay Commission to prevent future neglect of their interests.
