PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has criticized the DMK government for allegedly deceiving government employees and teachers regarding the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme. He stated that despite the government’s announcement of the scheme’s implementation from January 1, 2026, over 5,000 retiring employees have not received official orders for pension benefits under the new scheme.
Anbumani highlighted the government’s history of following the New Pension Scheme since 2003 and the employees’ demand for the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. He pointed out that the DMK government, which had promised to reintroduce the Old Pension Scheme, has not fulfilled this commitment even after being in power for five years.
The PMK president mentioned that in response to the delay, government employees declared an indefinite strike starting January 6. Subsequently, the DMK government announced the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme on January 3 to avert the protest. Anbumani criticized the scheme as “deceptive” and emphasized that the government’s actions have not benefitted the employees as promised.
Anbumani further criticized the government for its failure to implement the scheme effectively, noting that the new assured scheme, funded by a 10% salary deduction from employees, offers fewer benefits compared to the Old Pension Scheme. He accused the DMK government of betraying government employees and teachers by not fulfilling its promises and misleading them about the scheme’s implementation.
