We’ll Fight for the Restoration of Old Pension Scheme: Sukhjit Singh

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Chandigarh, September 30, 2024 :--Sukhjit Singh, State President of the CPF Employees Union, Punjab, and National Senior Vice President of the National Movement for Old Pension Scheme, today, cautioning Haryana Government employees about the dangers of falling prey to false promises regarding the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) by the Aam Aadmi Party leaders. He added that the union leaders who raised their voice to demand OPS and justice for the employees were put under house arrest by the state government. To add to their woes, and harass the employees they are transferred to remote areas and police force is also used to pressurize them. 

He also stated that more than 10 meetings, scheduled with the delegation led by union leaders, were deferred by the Chief Minister. The cabinet subcommittee constituted by the state government to address the issues of the employees, is mere killing time since they do not have the authority to address the grievances of the employees. 

The president claimed that wherever elections are announced in any of the states across the country, the AAP leaders start campaigning and misleading the voters by announcing to implement the old pension scheme after forming government, but in reality the party is stalling the same in the states where they are already in power.

Addressing the media persons, he said that in November 2022, the Chief Minister of Punjab announced the implementation of the OPS as a Diwali gift to government employees. However, despite squandering  crores of rupees in other states for party promotion and other unproductive activities, the OPS has yet to be restored in Punjab, as promised to the employees, who voted the party to power.

Sukhjit Singh, on behalf of more than 2 lakh employees of the Punjab, warned that Haryana Government employees should not be misled by similar promises from the AAP leaders. He urged them to learn from the experience of Punjab employees and vote wisely in the upcoming elections.

The president added that the promises that have not been fulfilled by the government include restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, restoration of Pay Scale, evoke Development Tax of Rs 200, full salary to newly recruits, implementation of the 6th Pay Commission and release of arrears for Dearness Allowance (DA). 

About the CPF Employees Union, Punjab

The CPF Employees Union, Punjab, is a leading organization representing the interests of government employees in the state. The union is committed to advocating for the welfare of its members and promoting social justice.

About the National Movement for Old Pension Scheme The National Movement for Old Pension Scheme is a nationwide campaign aimed at restoring the OPS for government employees across India. The movement is supported by various employee unions and civil society organizations.

Those who were present during the occasion include Ranbir Singh Dhande State General Secretary, Amandeep Singh State Finance Secretary, Gurmel Singh Virak President Patiala, Dharminder Singh President Mansa, Sandeep Bhambuk President Ludhiana, Jarnail Singh Aujla President Fatehgarh Sahib, Sangat Ram President Kapurthala, Rakesh Kumar Ludhiana, Jaswinder Kumar Mansa, Sanjeev Kumar Rupnagar.