Excise case: Supreme Court to hear Delhi CM Kejriwal’s bail plea today
The Supreme Court will on Wednesday hear a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking release from jail in connection with the Delhi excise policy case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said all outstanding pensions for retired DTC employees have been successfully transferred to their accounts.
The Chief Minister also assured the elderly of his commitment to redress any grievances they may have.
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Addressing the retired DTC employees regarding the transfer of outstanding pensions, Kejriwal said, “I know that many of you are annoyed. Anger arises only from those close to us, and your anger is justified. From the last 1-1.5 years, you’re facing troubles in receiving your pensions.”
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“In 2015, our government was formed, and before that, to get your pension you used to face a lot of hardships. Since we assumed power, we started giving you pension from the Delhi government’s budget. And since the DTC employees were receiving their pensions each month without any interruptions. For the last one to 1.5 years of the troubles that you are facing regarding that, I seek your apology,” he said.
Attacking the BJP-led government at the Centre, the Chief Minister said, “You all are well aware that the Central government is obstructing our work. Each work that we initiate is obstructed by the central government. I’m doing everything that I can do to get Delhiites’ work done. I’m glad to let you know that all of the outstanding pensions have been transferred to your accounts by yesterday itself.”
The Central government has created chaos in Delhi, he alleged.
Holding himself responsible for all the grievances of retired DTC employees, Kejriwal said, “I will fix all the things. So, I apologise for any mistakes and errors.”
“Keep faith in me. As long as Kejriwal is there, he’ll not let your pensions stall. He will ensure that you receive your entire pension. It may be delayed by a month or two since we don’t have complete power,” he said.
”We are trying and will make sure that all your works are done,” added Kejriwal.
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