Former Odisha CM lashes out at current BJP govt for disruptions in disbursement of pensions
Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has criticized the current BJP government for failing to disburse pensions to 18 lakh beneficiaries. He claims a software-related issue has caused a three-month delay, leading to severe hardship for vulnerable citizens.
Why it matters
The failure of social welfare delivery systems highlights the risks of digitizing government services without adequate contingency planning.
Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Friday (June 19, 2026) urged the Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to immediately arrange for the disbursement of all pending pensions directly into the hands of nearly 18 lakh beneficiaries who have not received their pensions for a prolonged period.
The article focuses heavily on the opposition's critique of the current government's administrative failure.
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