Won't take pension as ex-MLA, use it for people's welfare: Parkash Badal

Former Punjab CM and SAD patriarch Parkash Singh Badal has decided to not take the pension as a former MLA and asked the Punjab government to use it for the welfare of the people of Punjab. "Formal request in writing being sent separately," he said. A five-time Punjab CM, Badal lost his first Assembly election since 1969 from Lambi.