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Telangana Employees Protest Pension Scheme, Demand Old Pension Restoration
Employees, teachers and pensioners in Khanapur held a protest about their pensions.
They wore black badges to show their disagreement with the current pension system.
Their group is called the Joint Action Committee.
They want the government to bring back the Old Pension Scheme.
They say the Contributory Pension Scheme has caused money-related uncertainty for many workers.
They also want the government to keep its promise to abolish that scheme.
The group asked Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to address several pending issues.
It plans a larger meeting in Hyderabad on September 10.
Employee, teacher and pensioner unions observed “Pension Betrayal Day” in Khanapur by wearing black badges.
The Joint Action Committee demanded restoration of the Old Pension Scheme for employees.
Union leaders said the Contributory Pension Scheme was introduced on September 1, 2004.
They said the CPS had created financial uncertainty for lakhs of employees and teachers.
The JAC announced a September 10 public meeting in Hyderabad on pension and other employee issues.
- Who
- Employees, teachers and pensioners under the Joint Action Committee, along with union leaders.
- What
- They observed “Pension Betrayal Day” and demanded restoration of the Old Pension Scheme and abolition of the Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Where
- The protest was held at the Khanapur MPDO office premises in Nirmal district; the planned meeting will be at LB Stadium in Hyderabad.
- When
- The protest took place on Tuesday; a larger public meeting was announced for September 10.
- Why
- The protesters want pension as an entitlement, fulfillment of an election promise, and action on CPS, PRC, DA arrears and pending bills.
Key facts
- Protest name
- Pension Betrayal Day
- Protesting group
- Joint Action Committee
- Current pension system
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- CPS introduction
- September 1, 2004
- Main demand
- Immediate restoration of the Old Pension Scheme
- Planned meeting
- September 10 at LB Stadium, Hyderabad
- Other demands
- Action on PRC, DA arrears and pending bills
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