Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Bihar Doubles Pension for Emergency Activists Ahead of Elections
The Bihar government is giving more money to people who were put in jail for protesting a long time ago.
These people, known as 'JP Senanis,' are getting their monthly payments doubled.
If they were jailed for more than six months, they now get Rs 30,000.
Those jailed for less time receive Rs 15,000.
The Chief Minister, who was part of the movement, made this decision, which will impact people like Lalu Prasad.
Bihar government doubled the pension for 'JP Senanis'.
The increase applies to political activists imprisoned during the Emergency.
Those imprisoned for over six months get Rs 30,000 monthly.
Those with shorter prison terms receive Rs 15,000 monthly.
The decision was made at a cabinet meeting led by CM Nitish Kumar.
- Who
- The Bihar government, led by CM Nitish Kumar.
- What
- Increased pension for 'JP Senanis'.
- When
- Announced on Wednesday, August 13.
- Where
- Bihar.
- Why
- To support political activists imprisoned during the Emergency.
Government
Critics
Motivation
Government
Supporting those who suffered during the Emergency is a just cause.
Critics
The pension increase might be politically motivated.
- Pension Increase (Long Term)
- Rs 30,000 per month
- Pension Increase (Short Term)
- Rs 15,000 per month
- Beneficiaries
- 'JP Senanis'
- Key Figure
- CM Nitish Kumar
