Puducherry CM Announces Pension Hike for Freedom Fighters

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy announced an increase in the monthly pension for freedom fighters to Rs. 15,000. This decision was made on the 62nd 'De Jure merger day' of Puducherry to support the aging freedom fighters. The government is also considering allocating free house site pattas to them.

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy announced on Friday that the monthly pension for freedom fighters would be raised to Rs 15,000.

Speaking at a meeting of freedom fighters on the 62nd 'De Jure merger day' of Puducherry, he mentioned that the increase from the current Rs 12,000 had been a long-standing request.

The chief minister stated that the decision was made in recognition of the aging freedom fighters' need for financial support, especially for health-related expenses. He also noted that the government is looking into providing free house site pattas for freedom fighters. Additionally, Rangasamy reiterated the demand for statehood for Puducherry, expressing confidence that this goal would be achieved.