New Delhi:
Narendra Modi government has today approved the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission. Political implications are also being drawn from this important decision regarding Delhi Assembly elections, because a large number of government employees live in Delhi. This announcement is also being linked to the elections.
After approving the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission, it is also being seen as an attempt to corner Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the New Delhi seat. New Delhi seat has the highest number of government employees. There are many government colonies in New Delhi Assembly seat itself.
It is being said that after getting approval for the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission, BJP has prepared a strategy to corner Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the New Delhi seat. Because the number of government employees is more here. BJP can capitalize on this issue in the election campaign. Especially regarding this step taken to improve the salaries of central employees, which can be made a big election issue in the Delhi Assembly elections.
A large number of government employees live in major areas of Delhi including Lutyens’ Zone such as Mandir Marg, Sarojini Nagar, Lakshmi Bai Nagar, Kidwai Nagar, Lodhi Colony, Jor Bagh and BK Dutt Colony. Due to the decision of the 8th Central Pay Commission, these employees are likely to get salary increase and other benefits.
Thousands of Central Government employees are working in Delhi and they have been demanding for a long time that they should be given the benefits of the 8th Pay Commission as soon as possible. A few months ago, central employees had also demonstrated in Delhi regarding this issue. He said that the Pay Commission should be announced before the Lok Sabha elections, but this announcement could not be made at that time.
Now, when BJP is trying its best to win the Delhi Assembly elections, political implications are being drawn regarding the announcement of 8th Pay Commission. This step can prove to be a master stroke for BJP. Support for BJP may increase among central employees in Delhi elections.
Which areas come under New Delhi seat?
- entire lutyens zone
- temple road
- Sarojini Nagar
- Lakshmi Bai Nagar
- Kidwai Nagar
- Lodhi Colony
- Jor Bagh
- B K Dutt Colony
On all 10 seats in 2020 AAP Win of
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Result of those 10 seats where government employees are in good numbers |
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|
seats |
% Votes |
|
|
AAP |
10 |
55 |
|
BJP+ |
0 |
37 |
|
Cong+ |
0 |
5.6 |
|
OTH |
0 |
2.4 |
|
total |
10 |
|
This decision was taken in the Union Cabinet meeting. After the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, upon receipt of its report, the recommendations are expected to be implemented by January 1, 2026.
Since 1947, 8 pay commissions have been formed.
The first pay commission in the country was constituted in January 1946. Since 1947, 8 pay commissions have been constituted. At the same time, the Seventh Pay Commission was formed on February 28, 2014 and now the 8th Pay Commission has been formed.
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