Congress Criticizes Modi Govt's Unified Pension Scheme Over Alleged U-Turns

The Congress has criticized the Modi government's Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), alleging it to be a series of 'U-turns' and an attack on marginalized communities. Party leaders questioned the scheme's impact on Dalits, tribals, and backward classes while some members called it prudent. The scheme guarantees a minimum pension of Rs 10,000 per month for those with at least 10 years of service.

The Congress on Sunday launched a sharp critique against the Modi government over its newly announced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), suggesting the 'U' in UPS stands for 'U-turns'.

Opposition leaders claim the UPS is an attack on marginalized communities, including Dalits, tribals, and backward classes. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated, 'The 'U' in UPS stands for Modi Govt's U turns!' and criticized recent 'rollbacks' in government policy.

Professionals' Congress chairman Praveen Chakravarty took a divergent stance by welcoming the scheme as prudent, noting it assures a minimum pension of Rs 10,000. The scheme applies to government employees who joined post-2004 under the National Pension System (NPS) and have rendered at least 10 years of service.