New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Central government employees in Rajasthan’s Churu and Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol have expressed happiness over the 3 per cent increase in their Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), calling it a Diwali gift from the PM Modi government. Pensioners too will benefit from the hike, which is seen as a timely move to help cope with inflation during the festive season.

In Churu, Central government employees welcomed the announcement, saying the increase would significantly improve their financial condition.

“We had been waiting for a long time, hoping that the government would raise the DA. The 3 per cent hike announced just before Diwali is great news for us. We see it as a festive gift,” said one employee.

Another employee added: “I am very happy. The govern

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