SC directs West Bengal government to pay 25% DA to its employees; BJP hails directive
Friday, 16 May 2025 The Supreme Court has instructed the West Bengal government to disburse 25% Dearness Allowance (DA) to its employees within three months, marking an interim decision in the ongoing dispute over DA parity with central government employees. This directive follows a 2022 Calcutta High Court ruling that aimed to align state DA payments with the central rate.
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Murshidabad in West Bengal witnessed violent clashes on April 14, 2025, resulting in three deaths linked to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. West Bengal Police have arrested 150 people, and additional security forces have been deployed in affected areas like Samserganj, Dhuliyan, and Suti. BJP MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato has written to Amit Shah, requesting the imposition of AFSPA in four districts. The Calcutta High Court has also ordered the immediate deployment of central forces in Murshidabad to restore peace.
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Friday, 16 May 2025
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