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Madhya Pradesh pensioners protest lower inflation relief than employees
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 06:17 PM
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Pensioners in Madhya Pradesh have begun protesting after the state government announced a lower inflation relief for them compared to salaried employees, demanding parity with the central government's dearness relief.
The Madhya Pradesh government’s recent decision to grant a lower dearness relief to pensioners than to government employees has sparked protests across the state. Demonstrators gathered outside the state secretariat in Bhopal, holding placards that highlight the disparity.
The Pensioners Welfare Association, leading the agitation, argues that the differential treatment violates the constitutional right to equality. The group has labelled the policy as unconstitutional and called for immediate revision.
The association is demanding that pensioners receive the same dearness relief (D.R.) as stipulated by the central government for all beneficiaries. Officials have been asked to reconsider the scheme and ensure uniform relief for all pensioners in the state.
The Pensioners Welfare Association, leading the agitation, argues that the differential treatment violates the constitutional right to equality. The group has labelled the policy as unconstitutional and called for immediate revision.
The association is demanding that pensioners receive the same dearness relief (D.R.) as stipulated by the central government for all beneficiaries. Officials have been asked to reconsider the scheme and ensure uniform relief for all pensioners in the state.