Devendra Fadnavis takes U-turn over OPS, says they’re constructive about OPS implementation

Express News Service

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis earlier was towards over implementation of the previous pensions, however after a sequence of defeats of his get together in MLC and Kasaba by-elections, Fadnavis has stated that he’s constructive concerning the scheme and assuredly verify how it may be applied. 

Speaking within the Maharashtra state legislative council, DCM Devendra Fadnavis stated that those that had been in energy within the final 17 years, are asking them about previous pensions scheme implementations. He stated this OPS is just not the topic of the elections however pertained to the state and its monetary stability. 

“The wage and pensions expenditure in our states will go as much as 68 per cent. We are towards the implementation of the previous pensions scheme, however whereas taking such huge choices we now have to additionally verify our corpus. Whether it’s actually price it or it places a heavy burden? After the finances session, I’ll have a gathering of all authorities worker associations which can be demanding the OPS. We are constructive about it.”

“These organisations have also prepared some plans for them, we will check their plans also if it is viable then that can be accepted. We will have a meeting with stakeholders,” the deputy chief minister knowledgeable the House. 

“The pensions in Maharashtra stopped in 2005, so the people who joined the state government will retire in 2025 if 20 years of service is considered. We are now in 2023, we still have time to discuss and check what can be done for these employees. We are serious about it. We will try how to solve this issue. What can be an alternative for it,” Devendra Fadnavis stated. 

He stated as per the opposition’s demand he can promise to fulfil this widespread demand, however this determination will have an effect not at the moment, however within the 12 months 2028.

“Besides, it will have a major adverse impact in the year 2032. So, we should not hurry while making such announcements that will have a long-term impact on our state finance. After 2028, 2.50 lakh people will retire so these people’s pensions will add more burden. We need to spend money on developments, roads, bridges, scholarships for oppressed classes etc so all factors are there,” he added.

Earlier, Devendra Fadnavis within the winter session of the Maharashtra state meeting in Nagpur stated that the previous pensions scheme will put the burden of Rs 1.10 lakh crore to state exchequer. He at the moment refused to implement the OPS saying it can lead the state in direction of chapter.

Opposition notably Congress has been demanding the OPS in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole stated that the Congress get together has efficiently applied the OPS in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and even in Himachal Pravesh as effectively. “We are committed to helping government employees in their retirement age. Each one should live a decent life. If Congress comes into power, we will surely implement it,” Patole stated. 

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis earlier was towards over implementation of the previous pensions, however after a sequence of defeats of his get together in MLC and Kasaba by-elections, Fadnavis has stated that he’s constructive concerning the scheme and assuredly verify how it may be applied. 

Speaking within the Maharashtra state legislative council, DCM Devendra Fadnavis stated that those that had been in energy within the final 17 years, are asking them about previous pensions scheme implementations. He stated this OPS is just not the topic of the elections however pertained to the state and its monetary stability. 

“The wage and pensions expenditure in our states will go as much as 68 per cent. We are towards the implementation of the previous pensions scheme, however whereas taking such huge choices we now have to additionally verify our corpus. Whether it’s actually price it or it places a heavy burden? After the finances session, I’ll have a gathering of all authorities worker associations which can be demanding the OPS. We are constructive about it.”googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

“These organisations have also prepared some plans for them, we will check their plans also if it is viable then that can be accepted. We will have a meeting with stakeholders,” the deputy chief minister knowledgeable the House. 

“The pensions in Maharashtra stopped in 2005, so the people who joined the state government will retire in 2025 if 20 years of service is considered. We are now in 2023, we still have time to discuss and check what can be done for these employees. We are serious about it. We will try how to solve this issue. What can be an alternative for it,” Devendra Fadnavis stated. 

He stated as per the opposition’s demand he can promise to fulfil this widespread demand, however this determination will have an effect not at the moment, however within the 12 months 2028.

“Besides, it will have a major adverse impact in the year 2032. So, we should not hurry while making such announcements that will have a long-term impact on our state finance. After 2028, 2.50 lakh people will retire so these people’s pensions will add more burden. We need to spend money on developments, roads, bridges, scholarships for oppressed classes etc so all factors are there,” he added.

Earlier, Devendra Fadnavis within the winter session of the Maharashtra state meeting in Nagpur stated that the previous pensions scheme will put the burden of Rs 1.10 lakh crore to state exchequer. He at the moment refused to implement the OPS saying it can lead the state in direction of chapter.

Opposition notably Congress has been demanding the OPS in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole stated that the Congress get together has efficiently applied the OPS in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and even in Himachal Pravesh as effectively. “We are committed to helping government employees in their retirement age. Each one should live a decent life. If Congress comes into power, we will surely implement it,” Patole stated.