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The 8th Pay Commission Update | No Plans Ahead of National Elections | Reviewing the New Pension Scheme The 8th Pay Commission Update | No Plans Ahead of National Elections | Reviewing the New Pension Schem 8th Pay Commission Update Introduction :  Government employees, currently under the 7th Pay Commission, have long awaited news about the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission.  The hope has been for an increase in the salaries of central employees. In a recent development, Finance Secretary TV Somanathan has provided a significant statement regarding the 8th Pay Commission. No Plans Before National Elections :   Despite the anticipation, Somanathan clarified that the central government has no intentions to institute the eighth pay commission for approximately 54 lakh central government employees and pensioners before the upcoming national elections next year. Historical Context :  Traditionally, governments, especially in the run-up to elections, have used the establishment of pa