Lucknow, Sept. 23 -- BJP MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh has written a reminder letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, requesting the launch of a pension scheme for senior journalists in the state and the dependent families of deceased journalists.

Dr. Singh expressed his gratitude to the CM for providing financial assistance to lawyers for treatment of serious illnesses and strengthening the Journalist Welfare Fund for the families of journalists in distress. He said that Yogi's sensitive leadership is providing security and respect to every section of society serving the society.

The MLA, in a statement on Wednesday, requested that senior journalists over the age of 60 who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria be provided wi...