It is no secret that the CPI(M) would like to find a solution to the Pension Bill soon. While 16 state governments have agreed to the pension reforms, the Left-ruled states have not been able to do so following objections to the PFRDA Bill by the party and the trade unions that has so far dampened prospects of easing their pension Bills.

The eagerness to find a solution to the issue has therefore mainly come from the CPI(M) but in the face of objections from the trade union wing, it has not been able to take any initiative on the issue. As it turns out, the CPI(M) would like the Government to talk directly to the trade unions and engage them in direct negotiations on the issue. The Government, on its part, has rejected the suggestion.