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BANGALORE RALLY-II ON 19th July 2015 (Sunday)   Dear veterans,

It is really painful to note that inspite of we being on agitation mode for the past 30 days commencing with "Mahasangram Rally" at Jantar Mantar and at different cities including Bangalore on 14th June 2015 and the ongoing relay hunger strike at JM, the GOI seems unmoved and unrelenting in solving the long pending issue of  OROP.
Therefore it is now necessary that all XSM residing at every nook and corner of this country to come out and protest in whatever possible manner and force the GOI to implement the OROP immediately. Such country wide agitations would also strengthen the hands of veterans who are on continuous agitation at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. Further this would also send a clear message to the GOI that we are united and together in our demand and agitation therefor. From East to West and from North to South, be an officer, JCO or NCO, we do or die together in our battle for OROP exactly in the same spirit with which we defeated our enemy during 1971 and Kargil wars.

In consonance  with this. the Bangalore veterans represented by various associations jointly are holding a rally jointly co-ordinated by AFVAI, IESM and MVI, as per the details given below:-

DATE : SUNDAY, 19th JUL 2015
TIME : 10.00 AM ONWARDS
VENUE: TOWN HALL

All  Veterans from Bangalore & near by districts of Karnataka are requested to participate along with their families positively and make the rally a grand success!

Ex-Sgt M Prabhakaran(Convener) Mob.9880016240

Veterans of the June 1971 batch of the IMA protest in New Delhi on Saturday.

Tribune News Bathinda, July 8   

Traffic on the Bathinda-Chandigarh highway was hit as ex-servicemen today blocked the highway
SC VERDICT FOR IMPLEMENTAION OF OROP IS ONLY FOR Maj Gen & NOT FOR OTHER VETERANS

NEW DELHI: A group of 254 major generals has decided to reject the grant of one-rank one-pension unless it is accorded across all ranks, after the Centre assured its implementation in the apex court.
In 2010, the government moved the Supreme court after the Armed forces tribunal ruled in favor of granting OROP to the major generals who approached the body.
On Wednesday, Additional Solicitor General Pinky Anand told the court that the centre will grant OROP to the petitioners in three-four days. Col (Retd) Devendar Bahl, spokesman for the Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement, said if the Centre implements OROP only to the major generals, it will open the floodgates of litigation.
Others also raised concerns. "The one-rank one-pension scheme is for all, starting from a sepoy to the senior most general. Creating such divisions will be dangerous for national security in the long run," Maj Gen Satbir Singh, one of the petitioners and chairman of the Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement, told ET.
The implementation of OROP for all services along with the case of major generals must go hand in hand, organisations representing ex-servicemen said. 
 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/

 

Anna Hazare jumps in support of OROP scheme, says it's a 'fair demand'

Anna Hazare to Launch Stir Over One Rank One Pension and Land Acquisition Bill All India | Press Trust of India | Updated: July 08, 2015 00:22 IST

Mumbai:  Social activist Anna Hazare on tuesday said a countrywide agitation will be launched over the issues of One Rank One Pension (OROP) and the Land Acquisition Bill. "I will inform you about the date of the agitation in my next letter to you," Hazare said in a letter sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "We have to take care of our soldiers and farmers. Making hollow announcements for their welfare and actually implementing them are different things," Mr Hazare stated in his letter. In a democracy, the government should listen to woes of the people, Mr Hazare said. "I wish to reiterate that my agitation is not political," Mr Hazare's letter stated. First Published: July 08, 2015 00:22 IST  Source Link ;http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/anna-hazare-to-launch-stir-over-one-rank-one-pension/

 OROP unlikely to get implement in Parliament's monsoon session

LUCKNOW: The much hyped and much talked about BJP's election promise of implementing One Rank, One Pension may not see the light of the day, at least in the coming Monsoon session of the Parliament, which would commence on July 21. Replying to specific questions about the implementation of the OROP, Union defence minister Manohar Parrikar, said, "Since issues like this (OROP) involve more than one ministry, hence there cannot be any time-frame for its implementation." However, Parrikar reiterated the Centre's commitment for the speedy implementation of the OROP. Addressing reporters on the sidelines of an orientation programme for elected members of Cantoment Boards (Central Command), Parrikar said, "Our commitment to implement the OROP remains intact. I cleared the file as soon as it came to my notice. However, since other ministries are involved, hence it is taking sometime. But, I assure you that the issue would be effectively addressed." Earlier in Delhi, Parrikar had said, "There will be good news soon." Ex-servicemen have been protesting since June 14 to press for the implementation of One Rank, One Pension. Currently, the pension of retired personnel is based on the pay commission recommendations in force at the time of their retirement. This leads to a difference in pensions for officers of the same rank who retire on different dates. With One Rank, One Pension, those who retired earlier will draw the same pension as officers and jawans of the same rank who are retiring now. They would also be entitled to a year's back pensions at the new rate, which would be a windfall for pensioners. The system will benefit 25 lakh ex-servicemen, and is expected to cost the government around Rs 8,500 crore.

DESPARATE SOLDIERS ARE ON THE WAR FOOT

Exclusive: Narendra Modi has betrayed the very trust of us soldiers: Army General on OROP

by Janta Ka Reporter

Written by Janta Ka Reporter

By Rifat Jawaid   India’s army veterans have blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for betraying the men in uniform by not fulfilling his promises over One Rank One Pension. Retired soldiers have been on a relay hunger strike for over a month demanding that the OROP is implemented without further delay. Speaking exclusively to Jantakareporter.com, Major General Satbir (retired) said that PM Modi on 15 September 2014 in Rewari had assured that he will grant OROP “the moment government is formed.” He said, “But he’s (Modi) betrayed the very trust of us soldiers. So, in all my hosho hawaas (consciousness), I have no hesitation in saying that Mr Modi is responsible for causing injuries to hearts and minds of the soldiers of this country called Bharat. ”

  They call themsleves nationalists. If they were nationalists, they will honour the commitment made to the soldiers. Let Mr Modi come on TV to say that he doesn’t have money to pay to the soldiers, we will finish our agitation. But has he guts to say that to the country?” In an extraordinary development, as many as 11 Generals sat on hunger strike on Saturday with their demands on OROP. They were joined by 15 more Generals  that included five Lt Generals, one Admiral of Indian Navy and 10 Major Generals on Sunday. Maj General Satbir said that the soldiers were determined to take their fight to its logical end adding that “we don’t leave the battlefield until we’ve either won or lost, or we are POWs or we’ve captured.” He said, “Military training has taught us to finish our task. There’s no middle ground. 
It’s not a fight against the government. It’s a fight against injustice. 15 months time delay is unacceptable. We are hurt, we are angry with our prime minister, angry to the core. He’s gone back on his assurance. If his finance minister is not delivering, he should haul him up and tell him to clear the Rs 8300 crores. File is lying with the FM since 17 March 2015.” 

 The Generals were invited by the defence minister Manohar Parriker after the Army Chief General Suhag and the Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar reportedly intervened and facilitated the minister’s meeting with the protesting army veterans. Parriker has agreed to meet them again early next week. Maj Gen Satbir said that there were 6,75,000 widows of the defence forces and over 24 lakh retired officers adding that “these thirty lakh believed in Modi, who betrayed them spectacularly.”

NEWS FROM VETERANS WAR ROOM-ESM PREPARES NEW BATTLE PLANS TO TAKE THE GOVT HEADS ON FOR OROP

Credibility is at stake as long as the promise remain unfulfilled

 

AFVAI Chaiman with IESM Chairman at Jantar Mantar 
Our Chairman's message from Jantar Mantar 

Dear All

Today also around 300 people assembled at JM. The notable arrival were 4 Lt Gen and 11 Maj Generals, some of them with their wives. 

25 people including a colonel volunteered for "Fast unto Death" which is part of "Direct Action" scheduled to come on road w.e.f 16 July. Also people Volunteered for showing black flag to Prime Minister on 15th Aug when he will unfurl the national flag from ramp of Historic Red Fort.

It was also informed by Gen Satbir  that Govt has advised google to block report related to RHS. 

 

 

 AFVAI Gen Secy with Chairman IESM from Jantar Mantar    
News from Jantar Mantar when the hunger strike enters the 20th day on04/07/2015. 

 

UNITED FRONT OF EX SERVICEMEN

                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 NON IMPLEMENTATION OF OROP RELAY HUNGER STRIKE AT JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI ANDOTHER LOCATIONS

 Dear Friends,

 Relay Hunger Strike enters 20^th Day today at Jantar Mantar New Delhi and at more than 50 locations across the country.

 2.      There is a tremendous response from not only the Sainik Samaj but also from the civilian brethren and the youth of the country for the cause of the “Soldiers”.  Why the Govt has not yet implemented OROP,  is the question everyone is asking.

3.      May we request all members of the Defence Fraternity to reach Jantar Mantar New Delhi in large numbers to showcase solidarity to our cause?   It is heartening to see senior officers have started visiting Jantar Mantar and are also taking part in the Relay Hunger Strike.  On 1st July,  11 General Officers alongwith two ladies took part which included four Lt Gens (Ex AG and Dy Chief) and seven Maj Gens.   42 Regular Course (33 NDA) have informed that they, as a course will visit Jantar Mantar on 05 July 2015.  Brig Rawat alongwith three officers and 15 JCOs and ORs from Uttrakhand are sitting on Hunger Strike today. Jatha of 60 Officers, JCOs and ORs have started from Amritsar today morning for Jantar Mantar.

4.      May we request all ranks, and our supporters to visit Jantar Mantar in large numbers?  We specially request officers to come and motivate ESM sitting on Hunger Strike.  All those who, due to any reason cannot come to Jantar Mantar are requested to organize Relay Hunger Strike at respective locations across the country.

5.      Friends, we are executing the Agitation with the aim of getting, Justice to the Soldiers.  OROP which had been sanctioned 15 months ago by the Govt has not been implemented.

6.      Let us all join to strength the Protest Movement across the country.

“Heads, Hands & Shoulder………..Together”

With Regards,         

Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM (Retd)                                                                                   

Advisor TO UFESM & Chairman  IESM                                                                                                                    

Not right time for hiking MPs' pay when jawans, farmers denied dues: Congress

Congress has been targeting the government over the issue of prices of farm produce and has also accused it of working against the interests of jawans by not implementing the 'One Rank, One Pension' scheme.

NEW DELHI: Taking a dig at the Narendra Modi government in the wake of a proposal for the doubling of MPs' pay, Congress on Saturday said it was "not the right time" to raise lawmakers' salaries when "farmers and jawans" are not getting their dues.
Congress has been targeting the government over the issue of prices of farm produce and has also accused it of working against the interests of jawans by not implementing the 'One Rank, One Pension' scheme. READ ALSO: Govt rejects 70% proposals of Parl panel on MPs' salary hike "When farmers are deprived of fair MSP and Jawans of the OROP, it is not the right time to hike salaries/pension for MPs. Instead a transparent mechanism should be explored to determine salaries/pension of MPs," Ahmed Patel, political secretary to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, said on twitter. A parliamentary panel had pitched for a 100 per cent hike in salaries, constituency allowance and office allowance of MPs along with an approximately 75 per cent raise in pension of ex-MPs apart from facilities for their "companions" in place of "spouses". READ ALSO: Parliament panel wants doubling of pay, automatic pay revision mechanism for MPs Currently, an MP gets a basic salary of Rs 50,000 added by Rs 45,000 each for constituency and office expenses, which makes it to Rs 1.4 lakh per month. They wanted to double it to Rs 2.8 lakh per month. However, official sources said that the government is not willing to accept a majority of the recommendations made by the parliamentary panel, which is headed by BJP MP Yogi Adityanath.
READ ALSO: An MP gets Rs 50,000 as salary and can get curtains washed every three months
They said that the Parliamentary Affairs Ministry in its comments (Action Taken Report) sent to the panel on June 24 made it clear that it will not be able to consider a number of these recommendations even as it decided to send some others to the ministries concerned for taking an 'appropriate' view.