Bhubaneswar, Aug. 9 -- The Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Monday informed that the government is not considering any proposal to set up 8th Pay Commission for the central government employees.

However, soon after the statement of the Minister it was assumed that the Narendra Modi government would not set up 8th Pay Commission for its employees, even if it demands.

According to Mint, Chaudhary has denied the claim that there will be no 8th Central Pay Commission while replying to a question in the Lok Sabha on whether the Centre proposes to ensure a timely constitution of the 8th CPC the government employees so that it could be implemented on January 1, 2026.

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