8th Pay Commission Pension Update: Shiva Gopal Mishra Dismisses Baseless Rumours and Urges Caution (Video)
Shiva Gopal Mishra dismissed rumours that pensions for central government retirees will be stopped under the 8th Pay Commission, urging stakeholders to ignore baseless social media claims and rely on official updates. 'All these things are completely baseless, and you should not believe them,' Mishra stated.
Shiva Gopal Mishra, general secretary of the Staff Side of the National Council (Joint Consultative Machinery), has dismissed rumours claiming that pensions for certain central government retirees will be stopped or excluded under the 8th Pay Commission. The denial follows a wave of unverified messages circulating on social media platforms. These rumours falsely claimed that pension disbursements would be halted or that pension revisions would apply exclusively to individuals retiring after 2026.
In a video message released on X formerly Twitter), Mishra noted that multiple pensioners reached out to him after seeing the claims attributed to his name. "All these things are completely baseless, and you should not believe them," Mishra stated. 8th Pay Commission: Know Latest Developments on Fitment Factor, Pay Revision and Pension.
Shiva Gopal Mishra Denies Rumours of Stopping Pension To Retirees
"We are currently discussing this subject in the Pay Commission, and I am fully hopeful that pensioners, whether from earlier or later, will definitely continue to receive their pensions, and there will be continuous improvement in them," he added.
Advice on Official Communication
Mishra acknowledged that he cannot control the external channels spreading misleading narratives. However, he urged retirees to rely strictly on verified updates. "Messages from other channels spreading such misleading news do not need attention," he added, advising stakeholders to follow official union handles for accurate information. 8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor Calculator: Check Minimum Basic Pay at 3.61, 3.833 and 4.00 Multipliers.
The 8th Central Pay Commission continues its review process to evaluate salary and pension structures for millions of central government employees and pensioners. Union representatives maintain that ongoing discussions focus on ensuring comprehensive coverage and fair revisions for all existing and future retirees.
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