Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar seeks resumption of MLA pension in Rajasthan

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has applied for the resumption of his MLA pension in Rajasthan. Dhankhar, who represented Kishangarh as a Congress MLA, is entitled to Rs 42,000 per month following his resignation as Vice-President in July

Jaipur: Former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has applied for pension as a former legislator in Rajasthan, officials said. Dhankhar, who represented the Kishangarh Assembly constituency as a Congress MLA from 1993 to 1998, received a pension as a former legislator until July 2019. It was discontinued after he was appointed the governor of West Bengal.

With his tenure as the Vice President ending following his resignation citing “health issues” on July 21, Dhankhar has applied afresh to the Rajasthan Assembly secretariat seeking resumption of his pension as a former MLA, the officials said.

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The secretariat has initiated the process, and the pension will be applicable from the date his resignation as the Vice President was accepted, they said.

The pension for a former MLA in Rajasthan starts at Rs 35,000 per month for a single term, and goes up with additional terms and age. Those above 70 receive a 20 per cent hike.

Dhankhar, now 74, is entitled to a Rs 42,000 pension per month as a former legislator, the officials said.