BJD Plans Protests Over Pension Payment Delays

The BJD is threatening protests due to delays in pension payments for elderly, disabled, and widowed citizens. The party criticizes the current government for disrupting a previously efficient disbursement system. Officials cite technical issues as the cause of the delay, promising a swift resolution.

The BJD has announced potential statewide protests over pension disbursement delays that affect the elderly, persons with disabilities, and widows. The opposition criticizes the state's management, highlighting the hardships faced due to the two-month delay in payments.

Pramila Mallik and other BJD leaders argue that the previous system, which ensured timely pension delivery, has been dismantled under the BJP-led government. Odisha's Social Security Minister attributes the delay to technical hiccups, assuring citizens of a prompt resolution.