Sonu Sood fights for disabled rights, urges government to prioritize

This New Year, the big-hearted actor Sonu Sood has taken up a noble cause close to his heart: speaking out for the rights of people with disabilities in India. In a powerful video on Instagram, Sonu sat down with Dharmendra, a disabled man from Bihar, and shed light on the struggles they face.

He highlighted the meager monthly pension of ₹400 allotted to them, saying it’s simply not enough to cover their basic needs in today’s times. With a heartfelt plea, Sonu urged the Bihar government, along with authorities across the country, to at least double the pension to ₹1,000 or more.

In the caption, he wrote “My New Year Resolution (red heart and folded hands emoticons) ‘RIGHTS FOR THE DISABLED’ I humbly request the concerned authorities and state governments to suitably revise and increase the basic gratuity and minimum pension of the disabled , to help them meet their basic needs .. The inherent challenges they face should be prioritised to alleviate financial strain ,so they too can lead more fulfilling lives.” Sonu tagged the Instagram account of Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar in the caption too.

Sonu’s voice is a powerful one, and his commitment to helping those in need is truly inspiring. Let’s hope his New Year resolution leads to positive change and ensures that people with disabilities are treated with the dignity and support they deserve.