NATIONWIDE HUMAN CHAIN PROTEST – A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

Organized by: Forum of Civil Pensioners’ Associations - Despite widespread rains in several parts of the country, the Human Chain protest held today, 25th July 2025, was a resounding success across India. This coordinated action was undertaken to oppose the draconian Validation Clause in the amended Pension Rules, which seeks to deny pension revision benefits to past pensioners.

Reports poured in from all directions—rural towns, state capitals, metro cities—reflecting one thing clearly: Today we saw the first link in a long chain of struggle. This protest was only the first phase. The chain of resistance has formed. Let us strengthen it link by link, until justice is restored. This is only the beginning of a long, sustained campaign for:

The abolition of the Validation Clause

Pension revision with full parity

Timely constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission

We have made our stand clear. The Government may ignore us temporarily. The Government may refuse to correct a wrong decision. But we will not give up. We will resist.

The CHQ of AIBSNLPWA congratulates and thanks every District and Circle unit, every partner organization, and every individual pensioner who made today’s protest a nationwide success.