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MP Govt Employees Protest 'Black Diwali' Over DA Disparity
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 02:19 PM
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Madhya Pradesh government employees have announced a 'black Diwali' protest, demanding a 2% Dearness Allowance hike to match central government rates.
Government employees in Madhya Pradesh have expressed significant discontent regarding the current Dearness Allowance (DA) structure. The workforce has announced they will observe a 'black Diwali' to protest the ongoing disparity between state and central DA rates.
The primary grievance of the employees is that the state's DA is not at par with the rates implemented by the Central Government. This discrepancy has led to widespread frustration among the state's workforce.
To resolve the issue, the employees are demanding an immediate 2% hike in their Dearness Allowance. They have requested that this adjustment be implemented before the upcoming festive season to address their financial concerns.
The primary grievance of the employees is that the state's DA is not at par with the rates implemented by the Central Government. This discrepancy has led to widespread frustration among the state's workforce.
To resolve the issue, the employees are demanding an immediate 2% hike in their Dearness Allowance. They have requested that this adjustment be implemented before the upcoming festive season to address their financial concerns.