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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Article 57 of the Constitution directs the country to take care of the aged. Most of the pensioners are people who are at an age that would be classified as so and hence, this Bill also addresses this section of the Constitution. We have hitherto seen very sad appearances of former council employees and former councillors who, despite having worked tirelessly and in a very devoted manner towards the development of this country, end up dying not because they are due to die, but just because they cannot put food on the table, for a reason that should have been seen earlier and a solution prescribed; lack of pension especially so for former political leadership at that level of management. Indeed, the introduction of the devolved system of government has given that impetus and reason to rethink about the after-work life of personnel who work at this level of government. It is our duty in the Senate to prescribe for that. Therefore, this Bill goes a long way to address that anomaly. Mr. Speaker, Sir, without much ado, I beg to second."
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