PMK President Anbumani Criticizes DMK Government for Delays in Pension and Lecturer Pay Hikes
Anbumani flags delay in pension scheme, lecturer pay hike
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Anbumani (president of the Pattali Makkal Katchi party) criticized the DMK government for failing to implement the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) and a promised pay hike for guest lecturers. He highlighted that eligible retirees have not received pension orders, and the pay increase from ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 has not been reflected in salaries.
- 01Anbumani claims the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) is not yet implemented.
- 02Thousands of retired government employees are awaiting pension orders.
- 03The DMK government announced a pay hike for guest lecturers that has not been fulfilled.
- 04Delays in implementation are described as 'deception' by Anbumani.
- 05Voters are expected to respond to these issues in the upcoming Assembly elections.
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Anbumani (president of the Pattali Makkal Katchi party) has publicly criticized the DMK government for not implementing key announcements, specifically the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) and a pay increase for guest lecturers. He noted that despite the scheme being announced to take effect from January 1, 2026, eligible beneficiaries have not yet received their pension orders, leaving many retired government employees without support. Additionally, the promised increase in guest lecturers' pay from ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 has not been reflected in their salaries for February or March. Anbumani labeled these delays as a form of 'deception' and warned that voters would hold the government accountable in the upcoming Assembly elections.
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The delays in pension disbursement and lecturer pay hikes could significantly affect the financial stability of retired employees and educators in Tamil Nadu.
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