Haryana Opposition Protests Alleged Cuts to Old Age Pension Beneficiaries

Opposition parties in Haryana, including Congress and INLD, have accused the BJP government of reducing the number of beneficiaries under the Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme, alleging cuts to pensions of elderly people by imposing income limits. Congress MP Deepender Hooda announced protests in Sonipat on February 15, while INLD plans demonstrations in Panchkula on February 20. The BJP denies these claims, stating no pensions have been cut and highlighting the scheme's scale compared to neighboring states.