Odisha CM Responds Swiftly As Widow Pension, Girl’s Scholarship Promised
Key Points
CM Majhi promises widow pension for Anjali’s grandmother and scholarship for her education.
Anjali’s heartfelt plea highlights the power of public grievance hearings.
Government assures swift action to support the family’s survival and future.
Bhubaneswar, Aug 11: Anjali Behera, a Class 8 student from Kakatpur in Puri district, moved hearts during the Chief Minister’s public grievance hearing.
Having lost her father to kidney disease and with her mother Manasi Behera suffering from a heart condition, Anjali lives with her grandmother in dire financial conditions. With no earning member in the family, she came forward to seek help from the Chief Minister.
Her emotional appeal prompted an immediate response from CM Mohan Charan Majhi, who assured her of widow pension for her mother and a student scholarship to support Anjali’s education.
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✨Anjali, who dreams of becoming an engineer, expressed relief and hope after receiving the CM’s assurance. Her story has become a symbol of resilience and the power of direct citizen engagement with leadership.
The Chief Minister reiterated that his government is committed to supporting vulnerable families and ensuring that no child’s education is hindered due to poverty. Officials have been directed to expedite the pension and scholarship process for Anjali’s family.
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