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PMK Leader Anbumani Ramadoss Demands 30% Diwali Bonus For Govt Employees
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News18•15-10-2026, 17:58
PMK Leader Anbumani Ramadoss Demands 30% Diwali Bonus For Govt Employees
- •PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss expressed disappointment that the Tamil Nadu government has not yet announced the Diwali bonus for public sector workers.
- •He noted that for the past 22 years, only a maximum of 20 percent ex-gratia has been provided, which is insufficient considering the current price rise.
- •Pointing out that at least Rs. 25,000 is needed for a family to celebrate Diwali, the PMK has insisted on a 30 percent bonus amounting to Rs. 25,210.
- •He urged the state government to disburse the bonus immediately without any discrimination between permanent, temporary, or outsourced workers.
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PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Tamil Nadu government to issue an order providing a 30% Diwali bonus, or ex-gratia, amounting to Rs. 25,210 for all public sector employees.
The Diwali festival for the year 2026 is scheduled to be celebrated on November 8th, leaving just over three weeks before the holiday without any government bonus announcement.
For the past 22 years since 2004, a maximum ex-gratia of 20% has been arbitrarily provided to Group C and D employees in specific public sector units, while other workers receive between 8.33% and 10% based on company finances.
