The upcoming election in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, takes on new dimensions as BJP stalwart Santosh Singh Gangwar is denied a ticket after eight terms, making it a battleground for the Opposition INDIA bloc. Former Union minister Gangwar s replacement, Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar, faces off against Congress-turned-SP candidate Praveen Singh Aron. While BJP remains confident in Chhatrapal s candidacy, Aron s campaign is bolstered by the support of SP s Bhagwat Saran Gangwar and discontent over Santosh s exclusion. The election is poised to test BJP s stronghold in the region amidst shifting loyalties and a charged political atmosphere.
As much as the prime minister of India flashes his OBC card, the mood of the poorer people of UP is less about social solidarity than about being able to earn and live well.
Budget 2021: Will govt use EPFO to ease burden on salaried class?
Union Budget 2021: Last year, the government had announced a slew of other measures for salaried class when the coronavirus outbreak began in the country. For instance, the Centre decided to pay 24 per cent to EPF account of employees till August 2020 for establishments with up to 100 employees
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The salaried individuals are hoping that government may announce more incentives to tide them over the distressful situations
The coronavirus pandemic has hit a large number of salaried employees as they faced job losses as well as hefty cuts in their salaries. Well, the crisis may not be the same as before, but many employees are still reeling from the impact of job losses. The salaried individuals are hoping that government may announce more incentives to tide them over the distressful situations.