Warning of half-naked protests if demands are not met: 500,000 pensioners will hold a rally in Bhopal, demanding arrears for dearness relief and cashless treatment.

A joint meeting of major pensioner organizations was held in the Victoria Hospital's meeting hall. Demands were raised for the backlog of pensioners' stalled dearness relief, improved healthcare facilities, and cashless treatment. The organizations warned the government that if their demands are not resolved before Diwali, approximately 500,000 pensioners from across the state may hold a large rally and semi-nude protest in Bhopal. The main demand of the pensioners, who have been seeking dearness relief arrears, is the backlog...