1 The H’ble Prime
Minister(PMOPG/E/2016/0394985)
2) The H’ble Defense
Minister
Respected Sirs,
We on behalf of
veterans from all over India wish to thank you for implementing OROP even
though partially for the time being and hope that the anomalies will be taken
care off soon. At the same time we wish to bring to your kind attention
regarding the serious grievances of not only veterans but also serving soldiers
whom we met recently while they were on leave.
The soldiers informed
us that through social media they came to know; there is a proposal to increase
of Military Service Pay to JCOs equal to MNS and ORs will be paid half of the
amount only. Their curiosity in sharing the news & disappointment were
beyond any expression. They have openly expressed their discontentment towards
the attitude of their higher bosses in denying justice to PBOR on two main
issues. Hard living area allowance and Military Service Pay DISPARITY which
they expressed as INJUSTICE when all are serving for the same country &
belongs to the same country. The above two major issues beyond any doubts have
psychologically affected the morale of JCOs and ORs. Denial to all was better than reduction of
morale of a large section. It was a British Raj policy to grant few additional
coins to bosses to suppress the large section in an establishment. In the
course of their selfish motive, our top bosses have forgotten the pledge they
have taken “I will look after the interest of all those are placed below me
above my own interest”
Sirs, you have been to
their places and seen the conditions of soldiers mainly ORs who are more
exposed to risk due to adverse climatic conditions, insurgency, terrorist
operations & enemy fire. A soldier is doing duty in the open whether
it is plus 50 degree or minus 50 degree climate while his boss is controlling
from shelter. Our soldiers have proved their efficiency and valor all the times
in repulsing the enemy attack on our boarders & engaging the Pak terrorists
which your good self also has openly appreciated many times through Media and
in public meetings.
But with above
mentioned apathy towards the lower Ranks which constitute the large section of
the Armed forces, we along with them feel as a great Injustice done not only to
the serving soldiers but also to those who have undergone these situations
while in service.
Respected sirs, we wish to openly request to
kindly look into this serious matter because the serving soldier cannot raise
their voice since they are trained to be disciplined. But do not forget the
fact that they also have families to be looked after like their bosses and one
can dedicate with full concentration only when he feels that his family is safe
in the hands of nation if life is to be sacrificed for defending the nation.
The above two major issues have psychologically affected the morale of JCOs and
Ors of the Armed forces.
Hence I request your
honor that Military Service Pay and Hard Living area allowance may be paid
equal to all the personnel irrespective of Ranks due to the very principle that
bullet fired by enemy & adverse climate do not differentiate between men
and officers. All are affected equally and not according to the pay they
receive.
We do hope that your
good office will interfere in this matter and give Justice to all soldiers including officers,
JCO’S & OR’S.
Thanking you.
Yours Faithfully,
MBC MENON
THE CHAIRMAN
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF
EX-SERVICEMEN
nfoesm@gmail.com
