BJP Commends PM Modi's Unified Pension Scheme Amid Congress Criticism

The BJP applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing a unified pension scheme for central government employees and challenged the Congress for not fulfilling its promise to implement the old pension scheme in states where it governs. Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized the Congress' inconsistent stance and accused Rahul Gandhi of making false promises.

The BJP lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday for his decision to introduce a unified pension scheme for central government employees, while simultaneously criticizing the Congress for failing to fulfill similar promises in states under its governance.

Speaking at a press conference at the BJP headquarters, senior party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad took a dig at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's accusations, emphasizing that Modi's administration makes decisions in the public interest after careful deliberation.

Prasad questioned the Congress' failure to implement the old pension scheme in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana, accusing Rahul Gandhi of misleading the public with unfulfilled promises.

(With inputs from agencies.)