AGARTALA, Sep 12 (TIWN): Law Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Wednesday has announced around 15 % fake social pensioner beneficiaries had been benefited under Communist regime, now spotted by BJP Govt.

Addressing in press conference, Nath said, after digitization and verification of ration cards around 4 lakhs of fake beneficiaries also have been found. 

The Minister further thanked the Modi Govt for increasing wages of Angawadi workers and Asha employees.

However, there was no mention about hike in social pensions, which BJP before the election promised to increase at Rs. 2000 at least.