Protesters blowing effigies of Punjab government.
The Punjab Mulajim Pension Saze Front in Fazilka demonstrated strongly against the Punjab government and burnt the effigy of the government. The protesters allege that the government is not giving a meeting time to discuss their demands. The leaders of the front said that neither their demands
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Buta Singh Brar said that on March 24 and 25, two Punjab level rallies were held, after which the government gave the meeting time on 15 April. But on the scheduled day, the meeting was canceled without any prior notice. He said that before this, the meeting was canceled by giving the time of the meeting about 8 times.
Opposition to dearness allowance deduction
Major demands of pensioners include the recommendations of the 6th pay commission with 2/59 factor. Apart from this, the cut of 13 percent dearness allowance is also being opposed. The protesters say that due to the neglect of the government, they have a huge fury, due to which they have to protest.
Performing strongly against the Punjab government.
Warning to intensify the movement
The leaders of the front have warned the government that if their demands are not taken care of, the movement will be intensified in the coming time. He said that the apathy of the government on the problems of pensioners will not be accepted and the protests will continue till the demands are met.