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The Claim

M. K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, promised a 5% rise in pension for Tamil Nadu Government pensioners in the 2021 Assembly election manifesto.

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The Short Version

No credible source supports the claim that M. K. Stalin promised a 5% pension rise for Tamil Nadu Government pensioners in the 2021 Assembly election manifesto. Multiple authoritative outlets consistently report that the DMK's 2021 manifesto pension pledge was to restore the Old Pension Scheme, with the only percentage-based promise being a 10% additional pension for those above 70 years of age. The specific "5% rise" figure appears entirely fabricated.

Caveats

  • The DMK's actual 2021 manifesto pension promise was restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), not any percentage-based general pension increase.
  • The only documented percentage-based pension promise in the 2021 manifesto was a 10% additional pension for pensioners above 70 years — not a 5% general rise.
  • None of the 13 evidence sources references any '5% rise in pension' promise, making the specific figure in the claim entirely unsupported by available evidence.

The Receipts

  1. CM Stalin announces Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme for government employees

    The Hindu

  2. Restore old pension scheme as promised, demand government employees - The Hindu

    The Hindu

  3. Pensioners stage demonstration demanding additional 10% pension for those who crossed 70 years - The Hindu

    The Hindu

  4. Stalin unveils DMK's 'superstar' manifesto, promises extra push for TN economy

    The New Indian Express

  5. Old Pension Scheme vs New Pension Scheme: Stalin Government's Big Concern | Focus Tamil Nadu - YouTube

    The Hindu (YouTube channel)

  6. DMK regime copying Centre's pension scheme to cheat govt staff on poll promise, says EPS

    The New Indian Express

  7. Decode Politics: Polls ahead, DMK govt soothes employees, announces new pension scheme - The Indian Express

    The Indian Express

  8. Stalin announces assured pension scheme for govt employees in an election year

    Deccan Herald

  9. Promises vs reality: Where does the MK Stalin government stand four years into power?

    India Today

  10. புதிய உறுதியளிக்கப்பட்ட ஓய்வூதியத் திட்டத்தை அறிவித்தார் முதலமைச்சர் மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் - ETV Bharat

    ETV Bharat

+ 3 more sources — see the full list on Lenz

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M. K. StalinTamil NaduTamil Nadu Government

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