Like widows, widowers too may get pension in Haryana

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He was responding to a question raised by Independent MLA from Samalkha constituency Ravinder Macchrouli during the Question Hour.

The entire House burst out in laughter after Macchrouli thanked Khattar, pointing out that despite being a bachelor himself, the chief minister has thought about the pain of widowers.

“Mr Chief Minister, entire Haryana will thank you for this step,” he said.

Notably, social security pensions, including Old Age ‘Samman’ (Respect) Allowance, widow pension and that for the handicapped, which is given to over 22 lakh beneficiaries, was increased from Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,600 per month from November 1 last year.

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