Archive · 18 Sep 2026
CPI seeks seven-day extension for NTR Bharosa pension applications
The CPI held a protest in Vijayawada about pension applications.
It wants the government to give people seven more days to apply.
The pensions are part of the NTR Bharosa Social Security programme.
Applications were first accepted from September 6 to 16.
The deadline was later moved to September 18.
The CPI said this was still not enough time.
It said holidays and many required certificates made applying harder.
The group submitted its request to the municipal commissioner.
The CPI Vijayawada City Committee protested at the VMC office on Thursday.
The group requested a seven-day extension for newly eligible pension applicants.
Applications were initially accepted from September 6 through September 16.
The deadline was extended by two days, until September 18.
CPI leader G Koteswara Rao said holidays and documentation requirements limited access for applicants.
- Who
- The CPI Vijayawada City Committee, led by city secretary G Koteswara Rao, made the request.
- What
- The CPI sought a seven-day extension for applications from newly eligible NTR Bharosa Social Security pension beneficiaries.
- When
- The protest took place on Thursday; applications were initially open from September 6 to 16, with the deadline later extended to September 18.
- Where
- At the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation office in Vijayawada.
- Why
- The CPI said the application period was too short because of holidays and the need for elderly and differently-abled applicants to obtain multiple certificates.
- Requested extension
- Seven days
- Initial application period
- September 6 to September 16
- Extended deadline
- September 18
- Pension programme
- NTR Bharosa Social Security pensions
- Submitting organization
- CPI Vijayawada City Committee
- VMC commissioner
- HM Dhyanachandra
- Required documents cited
- Caste, income, residence and Sadarem certificates