Himachal Pradesh delivers long-overdue justice with a 40% pension hike for ex-servicemen and Veer Naris—those who served with valor but were forgotten by the Centre. A move that brings dignity, not just rupees.
The Unsung Salute: When Gratitude Finally Found Its Wallet
For decades, they stood at the frontlines while we slept in peace. They came home with medals, silence, and often no salary to speak of. But now—finally—Himachal Pradesh has broken that long, uncomfortable silence with something louder than applause: money. A crisp 40% hike in pension. From ₹3,000 to ₹5,000 per month. It’s not exactly a lottery, but at least it’s not an insult wrapped in a tricolor.
No Cheers From the Centre, But the State Stepped Up
Here’s the heartbreak: 246 ex-servicemen and 261 Veer Naris weren’t getting a single rupee from the Government of India. Zero. Nada. So while the rest of us were clapping during Republic Day parades, they were budgeting groceries around ₹3,000 a month. Now Himachal’s government has said, “enough.” It’s not charity—it’s back pay, with emotional interest.
More Than Just ₹2,000—It’s a Paycheck of Pride
Brigadier Madansheel Sharma didn’t just announce a hike—he gave a sigh of collective relief. A ₹2,000 increase may not sound like headline news in the land of billion-dollar startups, but to a widow holding her husband’s medals and unpaid bills, it’s a love letter in the form of a bank transfer. And there’s more: ₹15,000 lump sum coming this June for the first quarter. Finally, something worth waiting in line at the bank for.
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Budget Raised, Respect Rebooted
The pension fund’s been jacked up from ₹15.21 lakh to ₹25.35 lakh. Translation? The state is finally putting its money where its respect is. It’s not a grand speech. It’s not a flag-waving event. It’s something better—action.
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Not Just Numbers—It’s a Nod to Their Silent Sacrifices
Money can’t rewind time or bring back fallen comrades. But it can say, “We see you. We remember you.” And in this quiet, almost poetic move, Himachal has reminded India how you salute someone—not with speeches, but with justice in their bank account.
And honestly? It’s about damn time.