Nearly 18 lakh beneficiaries across the state have not received pensions for the past three months. Naveen Patnaik urges Chief Minister Mohan Majhi to release pending pensions in Odisha.
Naveen urges CM to resolve non-payment of pensions: Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik urges Chief Minister Mohan Majhi to release pending pensions in Odisha. Naveen has written a letter to the CM, expressing deep concern over the non-payment of pensions to nearly 18 lakh beneficiaries across the state for the past three months.
In the letter, Naveen highlighted the severe distress and deprivation faced by vulnerable groups. He also cited reports of a woman from Beguniapada, Ganjam district who allegedly died after being deprived of her pension benefits. He described the situation as unacceptable in a state committed to protecting its weakest citizens. The affected individuals include elderly citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities—many of whom rely entirely on these pensions for their daily survival he added.
He also noted that the delay reportedly occurred due to a software related issue, calling it grave negligence and a failure of governance. Naveen reminded about his administration’s 24-year record of regular pension distribution on the 15th of every month, known as ‘Jan Seva Diwas’. He emphasized that transparency was maintained at the Gram Panchayat level.
Patnaik urged the Chief Minister to immediately release all pending pension payments through manual disbursement and to ensure such a situation does not recur. He also called for accountability and reassurances to pensioners that their rights will be protected in the future.
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