COMMEMORATION OF KARGIL HERO

Eighteen years after we lost our son in the Kargil war your mail was most thoughtful. Thanks. It is this support that has sustained us through these years. Young men like Vijyant did what the nation expected of them –their duty.  Actually, the war in Kargil brought the best in the Indian nation –those like Capt Vijyant, who fought bravely and fell honorably to redeem India `s sanctity& the countrymen who showered their love & their support for the brave hearts. We of course feel proud though we also live with the pain of a young son lost as any other parent, every day of our life.

Kargil is already a distant memory. We don’t want the legacy of the young men like Capt Vijyant to fade and be lost to a coming generation of Indian, who have a right to know what their previous generation did and be inspired. With this in mind we created this web site. We therefore request u to kindly pass this site on to all ur friends & relatives. So far as u are concerned we have no doubt that as and when India needs, you, you will rise to greater heights. However, for & from those heroes and martyrs a few lines; -

             WE ARE DEAD SHORT DAYS AGO WE LIVED

   SAW SUN RISE FELT SUNSET GLOW

              LOVED AND WERE LOVED AND NOW WE LIE

   ON THE SLOPES WHERE YELLOW ROSES GROW.

TAKE UP OUR FIGHT WITH THE FOE,

To U WITH FALLING HANDS WE THROW    

              THE TORCH BE YOURS TO HOLD IT HIGH………………….

Thanks, Yours’s
Col & MRS V N Thapar
Col V N Thapar    

 

REPORTS FROM THE DIAS OF JM AGITATION FOR OROP

PROTEST MOVEMENT AT JM AND IMPLEMENTATION OF

 ONE RANK ONE PENSION (OROP)

Dear Friends,

 1.         You are aware that the OROP Anomalies have not been corrected by the Govt which has adversely affected our Pensions of 7^th CPC.

2.         While large majority of Defence Family  is in favour of continuation of our Protest Movement at JM, a few of us mostly internet users who for the reasons best known to them want JM  to be stopped.  When we ask these persons that we have not got Actual OROP then why they wanted us to move out from JM, they have no answer except that we should take the legal route.  Some of them are satisfied and happy for what the Govt has implemented.

3.         Presence of large number of ESM at JM on 14 May and 15 June 2017 and their overvaluing resolve to continue with the Agitation till Actual OROP is implemented is a factor which should not be ignored while arriving at the decision.

4.         “Restoration of Respect & Justice for Jawan” in our country is far away.  Some extremely derogatory, degrading and humiliating statements by members of the Political Class against the Army in the recent past are cause of serious concern.  The Govt, it seems has not taken the required serious action against the culprits.  The last bastion of the Nation ie Defence Forces are being degraded, humiliated and disrespected.  There is shortage of over 11000 officers and the suitable youth is not being attracted to the Profession of Arms.

5.         While the Rank and File participate in large number, the officers in the required numbers are not coming to JM.  Leaders whether serving or retired have to be leading from the front.  There is urgent and strong need for officers to visit JM on daily basis to fight for the cause of soldiers.

6.         I appeal to the officers, specially seniors to showcase their solidarity by visiting JM as often as possible.  They should suggest alternate options to get Actual OROP implemented and lead the execution of their Plan.

            “United we stand Divided we Fall”

With regards,

Yours Sincerely,

Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM (Retd)                                                                                                                    

Advisor United Front of Ex Servicemen Jantar Mantar &                                                                  

Chairman Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM)                                                                                             

Mobile: 9312404269, 01244110570                                                                    

Email:satbirsm@gmail.com