EPS-95 Pensioners Get Backing from Four MPs, Including Shrikant Shinde, Strengthening Demand for Higher Minimum Pension
New Delhi: The EPS-95 National Agitation Committee (NAC) led a massive protest at Jantar Mantar, where thousands of pensioners demanded a minimum monthly pension of ₹7,500, Dearness Allowance (DA), and free healthcare. The committee warned of a nationwide ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ and EPFO office lockdown if the government fails to meet their demands.
Commander Ashok Raut Warns of Stronger Nationwide Agitation
Commander Ashok Raut, National President of the EPS-95 National Agitation Committee, said pensioners have waited over a decade for justice despite peaceful protests and talks with the government. He warned that the movement would expand nationwide if the Centre fails to announce an immediate increase in the minimum EPS-95 pension.
Commander Ashok Raut said EPS-95 pensioners deserve a dignified pension and access to basic healthcare. He added that the current pension is too low to meet daily expenses, while rising inflation has further strained the finances of millions of pensioners.
Lawmakers Assure Parliament Support for EPS-95 Pensioners
The nationwide protest gained momentum as MPs Shrikant Shinde, Naresh G. Mhaske, Shrirang Appa Barne, and Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure joined the stage to express solidarity with EPS-95 pensioners. The lawmakers described the pensioners’ demands as reasonable and promised to pursue the matter in Parliament and other forums. They also urged the Centre to take swift action and approve the long-pending demands of retired employees.
Senior EPS-95 Leaders Unite to Strengthen Nationwide Pension Campaign
Key leaders of the EPS-95 National Agitation Committee, including Virendra Singh Rajawat, Ramakant Nargund, K.S. Tiwari, Rajeev Bhatnagar, and Shobha Tai Aras, addressed the protest. State leaders from across India also joined the rally, highlighting nationwide support for the movement.
The leaders criticised the government’s inaction on EPS-95 pension demands and warned of a larger nationwide agitation if the long-pending issues remain unresolved. They urged the Centre to take swift, time-bound action instead of offering repeated assurances.
