India, April 29 -- The first day of the 8th Pay Commission consultations in Delhi began with strong expectations, but accessing information proved challenging. Attempts to contact the office failed, and even the official website was not working. The meetings were held at Chanderlok Building on Janpath, but strict confidentiality made it difficult to understand what was happening inside.

Inside Chanderlok Building

The Chanderlok Building looked like a typical government office-old, functional, and in need of renovation. Scaffolding around the structure suggested repair work may soon begin. Inside, meetings were underway behind closed doors. A peon carrying trays of cold coffee moved freely across floors, showing how familiarity with the ...