Former Odisha CM lashes out at current BJP govt for disruptions in disbursement of pensions
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Summary
“It is important to recall that for the past 24 years, my government ensured that pensions were distributed regularly on the 15th of every month, observed as ‘Jan Seva Diwas,” says Naveen Patnaik
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 20 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right