Assam: State-wide protest in support of Old Pension Scheme

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: The All Assam Government NPS Employees’ Association (AAGNPSEA), supported by various Government Employees’ Associations, has initiated a state-wide agitation across Assam. The collective voice is demanding the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), vehemently opposing the existing New Pension System (NPS). The working community seeks security through the reinstatement of the OPS, and they have democratically taken to the streets to express their concerns.

The “mass stirring” program, named Gana Aloran, has enveloped all corners of Assam, with the primary objective of safeguarding the interests of government employees. Today marks the initiation of a strike in the first phase of this movement. Protest meetings and dharnas have been organized in district and sub-division headquarters, accompanied by the submission of a mass-signed memorandum to the Chief Minister of Assam through the District Commissioner.

Despite facing obstacles from the District Administration in Guwahati, particularly in Chachal, the protest leaders, President Achyutananda Hazarika and General Secretary Apurba Sarma, express their commitment. They emphasize that the agitation will persist until a conclusive positive result is obtained from the government.

The government is committed to ensuring the retirement security interests of the working community but this is not 100% correct.” Achyutananda Hazarika, said.

nsus decision with all political forces before the 2024 parliamentary elections. A warning is issued that, without a positive response from the government, democratic means will be employed to voice their demands. The protest, initiated on January 20, 2024, is set to culminate on January 31, 2024, at West Boragaon Primary School ground in Guwahati. The event will witness the presence of senior workers’ leadership, state intellectuals, educators, senior journalists, student organizations, and national organizations.

Achyutananda Hazarika, the president of AAGNPSEA thanked to the teachers, employees, workers of state their bold support and the organizations who offer their support. All Assam Judicial Employees Association, Assam State Primary Teachers Sanmilon, Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad, Assam Secondary Teachers and Employees Association, All Assam HS Office Assistant Association, All Assam University Workers Federation, Assam High School Teachers Association, Assam College Teachers Association, All Assam District Administration Employees Association, NF Railway Mazdoor Union, Joint Council of Trade Union, Assam, All Assam HOD Ministerial Officers Association, All Assam Ministerial Officers Association, All Assam Land Record Employees Association, All Assam Grad-IV Staff Sanmilon etc.

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