Actor Sonu Sood, who is known for his philanthropic endeavours, has shared his noble new year resolution. In a video the actor posted on his Instagram account, Sonu took to advocate for the rights of disabled individuals in the country. He requested “concerned authorities and state governments” to increase the monthly pension for people with disabilities. In the video, Sonu was seen sitting with a disabled person named Dharmendra, who hails from Bihar. He goes on to talk about the financial hardships faced by the disabled populace in the country, and how the monthly allotment INR 400 is too less for them in the current times, given the expenses. He requested the Bihar government along with all concerned authorities of other states to increase the monthly pension to at least INR 1,000 or more.
In the caption, the actor wrote: "My New Year Resolution ‘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.