By Dr Priyanka Saurabh

The impact of inflation is escalating in the country. The prices of vegetables are skyrocketing, the prices of petrol and diesel are making the pocket lighter, and the common man is thinking, “When the next salary comes, which expenses will I have to postpone?”

But in the meantime, the government released two different relief packages for two different sections – Dearness Allowance (DA) was increased by only 2% for government employees. Allowances and salaries of MPs were increased by 24%.

That is, one class is getting a drop in the ocean while the other is getting a feast!

This contradiction is creating deep resentment among employees and the public. The question arises: why does inflation seem to have increased only for MPs?

This decision has clearly been taken to serve the interests of the ruling party, while the general public and employees have been deprived of their rights.

This issue is also in the headlines in the media. Headlines like “Discrimination of 2% vs 24%” are being seen in major news channels and newspapers. Experts are calling it an anti-people policy of the government.

Only 2% for government employees—is this a joke?

The purpose of Dearness Allowance (DA) is to provide relief to employees from rising inflation. But when the retail inflation rate has crossed 6-7%, how will a mere 2% DA increase provide relief to employees? This is just like giving a........

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