Chandigarh: Visually Impaired Employees Protest Over ₹5,000 Pension | HT India

Published on Oct 21, 2026 07:33 pm IST

Visually impaired employees staged a protest in Chandigarh over a monthly pension of ₹5,000 and 1,754 backlog posts that remain unfilled. The demonstration highlights concerns over financial support, employment opportunities and the implementation of measures for people with visual disabilities. Protesters are demanding attention to their grievances and action on pending vacancies. The issue has brought renewed focus to disability rights, inclusive employment and social security for visually impaired individuals.

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