THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government is moving to announce financial benefits in anticipation of a third consecutive term and a huge victory in the local body elections. Salary revision of employees and teachers, distribution of DA arrears, and increase in welfare pension amount are being considered. All this is being played as a trump card for the elections knowing that it will entail a huge financial liability.
The Chief Minister is likely to make an announcement in the Assembly on November 1, the Kerala Piravi Day. It is learnt that no announcement is likely to be made regarding ASHA workers. The welfare pension may be increased from Rs 1600 to Rs 1800. A promise will also be made to increase it gradually. There will be an announcement on when the salary revision will be implemented. The