In January 2025, as the Delhi Assembly elections approached, BJP appeared strategically prepared while several top leaders were embroiled in controversies. Just before the elections, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnav, announced that the government was discussing the 8th Pay Commission and promised its implementation by January 2026. However, only a few months later, in August 2025, the government stated in Parliament that there was no proposal to form the 8th Pay Commission.
This raises critical questions: Was Vaishnav’s claim merely an attempt to appease government employees during the Delhi elections? What caused the delay in forming the Commission, which directly affects the salaries and pensions of millions of public servants? Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg notes that previous Pay Commissions were always constituted on time, making this delay unprecedented.
This video delves into the history of India’s Pay Commissions, comparing the 7th and the expected 8th, discussing salary revisions, pensions, DA, HRA, and allowances. We also explore the possibility that the Modi government may prefer delivering direct “Modi bonuses” or relief packages instead of a formal Pay Commission to ensure political credit goes directly to the Prime Minister.
Additionally, the video highlights growing unrest among employees and pensioners, including protests by civil pensioners in Visakhapatnam, who are demanding clarity on their rights and the pending pay revisions.
Join us in this detailed analysis to understand the current status of the 8th Pay Commission, its potential impact on employees and pensioners, and the political dynamics surrounding this delay.