Karnataka government pensioners demand hikes at shorter duration
The Hindu
They have sought change in enhancement slabs citing an increase in the cost of living
Citing an increase in the cost of living leaving many senior citizens vulnerable, pensioners have sought introduction of additional slabs for enhancement of pension.
While the current enhancement slabs start after a pensioner turns 80, pensioners have sought enhancement after 70.

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday pledged to mobilise people in resistance against the BJP-led Union government’s “anti-agricultural worker, anti-farmer, anti-worker, anti-people” laws and policies till they are all repealed, the party said on Friday. In a statement issued here, the CPI(M) said the members took the pledge following a three-day meeting held at Thiruvananthapuram.

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