Public grievances

Joint bank account not mandatory for spouse pension, says government

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Joint bank account is not mandatory for spouse pension, the government said on Saturday. Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh said the Narendra Modi government has always sought “ease of living” for all sections of society including retirees and pensioners who are the nation’s assets with all their experience … Read more

Stepping off the poll wheel: Why simultaneous elections make sense

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Recently, the Tamil Nadu government issued an order to deploy over 300,000 teachers in government and private schools for election duty for assembly polls in May 2021. Such poll work can typically go on for more than a month, counting the time for training, conducting the elections and then assisting with the declaration of results. … Read more