Shimla, Dec. 17 -- Members of the All India Civil Pensioners Forum staged a protest rally and sit-in at Chaura Maidan in Shimla on Wednesday, raising strong objections to recent changes proposed by the Central Government regarding pension revision. The protest was organised to demand pension revision for all pensioners, including those who retired before January 2026, and the restoration of 50 per cent Dearness Relief (DR).

Addressing the gathering, pensioners warned that if their demands are not met, the agitation would be intensified through legal action as well as street protests in the coming days.

Speaking to ANI, Jagmohan Thakur, representative of the All India Civil Pensioners Forum, Himachal Pradesh, said the Finance Bill passed...