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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Senior Citizens issue discussed in Parliament

 Rajyasabha MP Smt. Priyanka Chaturvedi brought forward important issue of Senior Citizens being ignored in Budget 2026 on 12th February 2026.



She made valid points for her discussion as under: By 2050 India’s 60+ age population would be 20% of India’s demography, out of which the most exponential rise is that of those in 80 year bracket, yet the Union Budget has failed to address their concerns:
  • Railway concessions withdrawn
  • GST between 12-18% on elderly care and essentials
-Tax Structure unchanged -Healthcare deduction under Sec 80 D and 80DDB unchanged -insurance premiums are high -no Universal Old age Pension
  • those above 60 not covered in Ayushman Bharat except those in specific categories
Earlier Joint Action Committee of Senior Citizens (JAC) had made their demand to Finance Minister ahead of Budget. After Budget was presented JAC made strong argument of Senior Citizens being continuously ignored in Central Budget. JAC Thanks MP Priyanka Chaturvedi for her support to 150 million Senior Citizens. This video is from Sansad TV and for educational and awareness purpose only. #silverinnings #seniorcitizens #oldage #dementia #eldercare #budget2026 #india #parliament #gst
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