R Ashoka has urged the Karnataka government to clear five‑month pension arrears owed to persons with disabilities and acid‑attack victims. The appeal comes amid continuing padayatra protests demanding pension clearance. He highlighted that the five‑month delay impacts the financial stability of disabled individuals and acid‑attack survivors.
He emphasized that the delayed payments affect hundreds of beneficiaries and called for immediate action to resolve the arrears. The state has not yet indicated a response to the demand.
The demand underscores broader concerns about welfare disbursement for vulnerable groups in the region. Authorities are expected to review the petition as the protests persist. The ongoing padayatra continues to pressure officials to expedite the clearance.
