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Punjab Finance Minister highlights high pay scales amid ₹14,191 crore arrears burden
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that the Akali Dal-BJP and Congress governments left the state with a ₹14,191 crore pay commission arrears burden. The announcement highlights financial strain amid ongoing discussions about high pay scales.
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