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Punjab staff reject CM Mann's 3% DA hike as inadequate, announcing month-long stirs from Nov 13.

Punjab government employees and pensioners have rejected the 3% Dearness Allowance (DA) hike announced by CM Bhagwant Mann as a “Diwali gift”, calling it inadequate. The hike brings the total DA to 53%, according to the state government. The unions announced a month-long protest beginning November 13.