Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday strongly dismissed the Congress party’s allegations that old-age pensions in the state were being cancelled, calling them baseless, misleading, and politically motivated.
Speaking at a press conference, the CM Nayab Singh Saini said the double-engine government under PM Narendra Modi is committed to ensuring that financial support reaches the poor and elderly directly. He accused Congress of spreading falsehoods daily to confuse senior citizens, emphasizing that the welfare and dignity of elderly residents remain a top priority.
Nayab Singh Saini clarified that both the Union and Haryana governments are fully dedicated to the well-being of citizens over 70, including providing healthcare support. Families of elderly beneficiaries need not worry about their treatment or care, as it is guaranteed by the government.
पेंशन से संबंधित समस्याएं और आय आधारित पात्रता से जुड़ी शिकायतें मेरे संज्ञान में आई हैं।
इन शिकायतों व अपीलों के समाधान तथा पात्रता के निष्पक्ष निपटान के लिए मैंने सभी जिलों के ए.डी.सी. को निर्देश जारी कर दिए हैं। अब वे सप्ताह में दो दिन सोमवार व वीरवार को इन मामलों का निवारण… pic.twitter.com/9UoCtBACZT
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Targeting Punjab, the CM Nayab Singh Saini noted that old-age pensions there are only Rs. 1,500, while the Haryana government has raised pensions to Rs. 3,200 per month, the highest in the country. He criticized previous governments, including Congress and INLD, for providing only token increases and accused opposition parties of creating false narratives to gain political sympathy.
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Highlighting the state government’s achievements, Nayab Singh Saini said that in the last 11 years, pensions have increased by Rs. 2,200, from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3,200 per month, compared to minimal increases during Congress and INLD tenures.
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Addressing opposition claims that pensions of two lakh beneficiaries were discontinued, the CM explained that over 1.03 lakh cases involved deceased beneficiaries, and the remaining discontinuations were due to technical updates from the Registrar General of India portal. Once updated data was received in November 2025, pensions for these cases were consolidated and discontinued as per rules.
Saini concluded that attempts by opposition leaders to mislead the public with false claims are unfounded and that the Haryana government continues to prioritize elderly welfare and public trust.