“Matter of happiness” Prashant Kishor thanks Bihar Govt for increasing pension amount

Sasaram (Bihar), July 10, 2025 (ANI): Reacting to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's announcement, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor welcomed the state government's decision to increase the pension amount for the elderly, disabled, and widows from ₹400 to ₹1100. He said “Tomorrow is a happy day for us because, after three years of Jan Suraaj Abhiyan, the pension amount for the elderly, disabled, and widows is being increased from Rs 400 to Rs 1100. This is a matter of happiness and we are thanking the government for this, but at the same time, we are also saying that after Chhath, Rs 1100 will not suffice, Rs 2000 will have to be given."