‘U’ in UPS stands for Modi govt’s U-turns: Congress

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday took a swipe at the Central government over its announcement of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), stating that the ‘U’ in UPS stands for Narendra Modi government’s U-turns.

The Cabinet on Saturday approved an assured pension of 50% of the base salary for those who joined the service after January 1, 2004 under the National Pension System (NPS).

Referring to four recent decisions of the government, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, in a post on social media platform X, suggested that Lok Sabha elections results announced on June 4 compelled the Centre to change its stand.

“The ‘U’ in UPS stands for Modi Govt’s U turns! Post June 4, the power of the people has prevailed over the arrogance of power of the Prime Minister. Rollback in the budget regarding Long Term Capital Gain/ Indexation, Sending Waqf Bill to JPC, Rollback of Broadcast Bill, Rollback of Lateral Entry… We will keep ensuring accountability and protect 140 cr Indians from this despotic government!” Kharge wrote.