BDPA (INDIA) JOINS DHARNA PROGRAMME IN AHMEDABAD ON 13.02.2026
ON 13.02.2026, UNDER THE BANNER OF FORUM OF CIVIL PENSIONERS, BDPA (INDIA), EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT A.N. PATEL & OTHERS MEMBERS JOINED DHARNA PROGRAMME IN lAL DARWAJA, SARDARBAG, AHMEDABAD FROM 11.00 TO 13.00 HOURS AND SUBMITTED JOINT MEMORANDUM ADDRESSED TO HON’BLE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA, REQUESTING INCLUDE PENSION REVISION FOR BSNL AND CENTRAL GOVT. PENSIONERS IN TERM OF REFERENCE IN 8TH CENTRAL PAYCOMMISSION THROUGH THE COLLECTOR OF AHMEDABAD
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Civil pensioners stage massive dharna in Ahmedabad, demand inclusion of BSNL and Central PSU retirees in 8th Pay Commission.
- Forum of Civilian Pensioners Association protests In a strong show of protest against recent pension policy changes, members of the Forum of Civilian Pensioners Association staged a massive dharna at Sardar Baug in Ahmedabad on Friday, demanding the inclusion of BSNL and Central Government pensioners under the proposed 8th Pay Commission and opposing provisions of the Finance Bill 2025.
- Organised under the banner of the Forum, the demonstrators alleged that certain stringent provisions introduced through the Finance Bill 2025 would deprive pensioners of benefits they have historically received, raising serious concerns about financial security and parity among retired government employees.
The protesting pensioners urged the Government of India to ensure that retirees from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and other Central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), as well as Central Government pensioners, are included within the ambit of the 8th Pay Commission framework, once constituted.
Pensioners Seek Parity and Protection of Retirement Benefits:
Leaders of the Forum stated that pensioners, who had devoted decades of service to nation-building, should not be subjected to policy changes that could potentially dilute their pension entitlements or exclude them from future revisions.
They emphasized that the demand for inclusion of BSNL and Central PSU pensioners in the 8th Pay Commission is essential to maintain uniformity and fairness across categories of retirees, particularly in view of rising living costs and inflation.
The demonstrators also urged the Government to reconsider provisions in the Finance Bill 2025 that they claim impose restrictive conditions affecting pension disbursement and benefits. Memorandum Calls for Immediate Policy Intervention
The memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister outlined key demands, including:
- Inclusion of BSNL and Central PSU pensioners in the 8th Pay Commission
- Protection of existing pension benefits without restrictive conditions
- Restoration of parity between different categories of Central Government pensioners
- Withdrawal or review of provisions in the Finance Bill 2025 affecting pension entitlements
Participants stated that the protest was part of a broader nationwide movement among pensioners seeking justice, dignity, and financial security in retirement.
They expressed hope that the Government would respond positively to their demands and ensure that pensioners continue to receive fair and equitable treatment under future pension reforms.
