Lenin Sampat elected president of J&K Pensioners’ Federation

The J&K Pensioners Welfare Federation/Senior Citizens Civil Society on Tuesday elected Lenin Sampat as its State President and Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Bhat as State General Secretary during a meeting of its working committee and executive body held in Srinagar.

According to a press release, delegates from various districts of the Kashmir Valley participated in the meeting, reflecting broad representation and unity among pensioners and senior citizens.

The proceedings began with a condolence resolution in memory of former State General Secretary Mohd Ashraf Mir and senior office bearer Mohd Ayoub Chirag, with prayers offered for their eternal peace.

The elections were held unanimously. Addressing members after his election, Sampat assured that the federation would function with dedication, sincerity, and transparency, and would work consistently for the welfare of pensioners and senior citizens across J&K.

The federation also appealed to the J&K administration to consider several long-pending demands.

These include enhancement of the monthly medical allowance from Rs 300 to Rs 1,000 to bring it at par with Ladakh, and the grant of additional pension at ages 65, 70, 75, and 80 at rates of 5 percent, 10 percent, 15 percent, and 20 percent respectively.