Hyderabad, March 24 (NationPress) V.C. Sajjanar, the Police Commissioner of Hyderabad, has expressed his support for the Telangana government's initiative to launch the Parents Support Bill, characterizing it as a much-needed moral intervention that aims to remind children of their responsibilities towards their elderly parents.

This week, the Telangana Cabinet approved the Parents Support Bill, which mandates a deduction of 15% from the salaries of public representatives and government or private employees who fail to support their aging parents, capping the deduction at Rs 10,000. This amount will be directly transferred to the parents.

The Bill is set to be presented during the current Budget session of the State legislature.

On Tuesday, the Hyderabad Police Commissioner took to social media platform ‘X’ to commend the Bill, labeling it a significant example for the nation and beyond. He stated, “A society that neglects its parents is one that has begun to lose its essence. The very hands that once lifted us during our hardships are now being pushed aside. The parents who sacrificed so much for us are now being left behind—not only in physical spaces but also in our hearts. This is a silent but painful betrayal that is unfolding before our eyes.”

“In an era where empathy is dwindling and relationships are increasingly transactional, the decision by the Telangana government to intervene and remind children of their duty is not merely a policy; it is a moral intervention. The Parents Support Bill is not just administrative reform; it is a response to a rising social crisis,” he added.

“When children falter, the law is called upon to fulfill what love should have naturally provided. This law serves as a model not only for one state but for the entire nation and the world. It emphasizes that genuine progress is not solely defined by economic metrics but also by how a community cares for those who once cared for it. Ensuring that a fraction of the earnings from those who disregard their elderly parents is allocated to them is more than a mere rule; it serves as a wake-up call and a cautionary message for those prioritizing convenience over compassion, while also protecting the dignity of parents, which should never have needed safeguarding,” he concluded.

“The reality is both simple and uncomfortable. Parents in their twilight years do not yearn for wealth or luxury; they desire presence, conversation, and a feeling of significance. When even these basic needs are unmet, it transcends neglect—it becomes a moral abandonment of humanity. This decision is a reminder not just to the state or nation, but to all of us that progress devoid of values is ultimately hollow. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Telangana government for taking this courageous and humane step, standing up for those who once supported us without hesitation. Honour your parents. Not because the law requires it, but because, without them, you would never have understood what it means to stand,” Sajjanar emphasized.