CSKHPKV Palampur Pensioners Demand Long-Pending Elections, Quick Clearance of Dues

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Palampur. The pensioners of CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur gathered today at Ganesh Bhawan, where they held an extensive discussion on their pending demands and long-standing grievances.

Before the formal deliberations began, the pensioners expressed heartfelt gratitude to all those who stayed back for the group photograph.
A special word of appreciation was extended to Er. Ritu Raj Mehta for his tireless efforts in bringing everyone together on a common platform for a common cause. He also thoughtfully arranged piping-hot tea for all participants — a gesture warmly acknowledged by everyone.
Dr. S. P. Sharma was thanked for persuading the Adhyaksh of the Pension Sabha to conduct elections for the new Executive Body by 31 December 2025.
Sincere thanks were also offered to Dr. Suresh Upadhyay for efficiently coordinating the stage arrangements.

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Pensioners’ Key Concerns

During the meeting, pensioners held a deep deliberation on several issues, the foremost being:

1. Immediate clearance of dues pending with the Government and the University.

2. Regular redressal of various long-pending problems brought to the attention of the University administration from time to time.

3. Urgent conduct of Pensioners’ Union elections, which have not taken place since 2010.

Er. Ritu Raj Mehta stated that the biggest concern today was the non-conduct of elections for the Pensioners’ Union for the last 15 years, despite rules mandating elections every 2–3 years.
He stressed that the same Executive Body continues to hold office since 2010, leaving no space for new members to participate or bring fresh ideas to the forefront.

He pointed out that with time, rules, systems and innovations have changed significantly, but the existing body has failed to keep pace.
“Instead of working swiftly for the welfare of pensioners, they seem more concerned about holding on to their chairs,” he remarked.

Some members even questioned why the old body is reluctant to hold elections, asking:

Are they afraid of accountability?

Is there something they do not wish to disclose?

Why are pensioners’ interests being compromised for the sake of preserving positions?

Pensioners made it clear that if elections are not conducted by 31 December 2025, they will be compelled to explore “other democratic options.”

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Questions Raised Over University’s Role

Several pensioners also questioned how the University administration is still recognising a body that has not held elections for 15 years, despite norms requiring elections every few years.

Members demanded that the University should:

Stop extending recognition to the old Executive Body.

Call them for discussions only after new elections are held.

They argued that administrative recognition of such prolonged inaction is difficult to justify and goes against norms of transparency and accountability.

The meeting ended with a collective resolution to pursue the pensioners’ rights with unity and firmness.
All participants reiterated that pensioners’ welfare cannot be compromised, and that democratic processes must be restored without delay.