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Himachal Pradesh, Central Govt Pensioners Protest 8th Pay Commission Uniform Pension Demand
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🗓 22 Sep 2026, 01:35 AM
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Pensioners from Himachal Pradesh and central government departments staged a protest demanding a uniform revision of pensions under the 8th Pay Commission. They called for equal pension benefits across all government retirees.
The protest saw pensioners from Himachal Pradesh joining hands with central government retirees to voice their demand for a uniform pension revision. They argued that the 8th Pay Commission should ensure parity in pension benefits irrespective of the state or central service. Demonstrators gathered peacefully, holding placards that highlighted the need for equal treatment under the proposed pay commission recommendations. Officials have not yet responded to the protest, but the pensioners reiterated their call for immediate action to address pension disparities.