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MP Pensioners Protest Lower Inflation Allowance, Call Decision Unconstitutional
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 06:44 PM
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The Pensioners Welfare Association in Madhya Pradesh has protested against the decision to provide pensioners with a lower dearness allowance compared to active employees, citing a violation of the right to equality.
Protests have erupted in Madhya Pradesh over the government's decision to grant a lower dearness allowance (DA) to pensioners than to active government employees. The move has sparked significant discontent among retired officials who feel the disparity is unjust.
The Pensioners Welfare Association has formally challenged the decision, labeling it unconstitutional. The association argues that the differential treatment violates the fundamental right to equality guaranteed under the Indian Constitution.
In response to the controversy, the association has demanded that the government provide the same dearness allowance to pensioners as is given to serving employees. They are urging authorities to review the policy to ensure fair compensation for inflation for both groups.
The issue highlights the ongoing tension regarding financial benefits for retired government servants in the state. The association is expected to continue its agitation until the government addresses their concerns regarding the equality of allowances.
The Pensioners Welfare Association has formally challenged the decision, labeling it unconstitutional. The association argues that the differential treatment violates the fundamental right to equality guaranteed under the Indian Constitution.
In response to the controversy, the association has demanded that the government provide the same dearness allowance to pensioners as is given to serving employees. They are urging authorities to review the policy to ensure fair compensation for inflation for both groups.
The issue highlights the ongoing tension regarding financial benefits for retired government servants in the state. The association is expected to continue its agitation until the government addresses their concerns regarding the equality of allowances.