Members of Forum of Civil Pensioners’ Association staging a demonstration in Nagercoil on Wednesday.
| Photo Credit: N. RAJESH
The Forum of Civil Pensioners Association (FCPA) staged a demonstration in Nagercoil on Wednesday, pressing for 11-point demands, including implementation of the old pension scheme and updation of bank employees pension.
The demonstration in Nagercoil was presided over by FCPA Kanniyakumari district president P. Rajanayakam. The protestors raised several demands, including the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, withdrawal of the Pensioners Validation Act and amendment of the 8th Pay Commission Terms of Reference (ToR) to enable pension revision for those who retired before 2026.
They also demanded that 50% of Dearness Allowance be merged with basic pay and pension, updating of pension for bank employees and steps to ensure equality in pension benefits, among other demands. The protestors said that the demands were aimed at protecting the interests and welfare of pensioners.
Several members of FCPA, including district secretary K. George, State assistant convener R. Rajan and others participated in the demonstration.
A similar demonstration was also held in Thoothukudi, presided over by FCPA district president Ramamoorthy. More than 200 members participated in the protest, raising slogans in support of their demands and seeking immediate action from the government.
Published – August 19, 2026 08:27 pm IST
