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J&K: Five soldiers trapped under snow in Kupwara district rescued alive, says Army

By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: January 28, 2017 7:07 pm
The incident happened two days after 14 soldiers were killed in twin avalanches that hit an Army post and a patrol party in the remote Gurez sector of north Kashmir.

At least five soldiers, who were earlier trapped under heavy snow after an Army post caved in Kashmir’s Kupwara district, were rescued alive on Saturday, reported PTI quoting Army officials. The incident took place, two days after 14 soldiers were killed in twin avalanches that hit an Army post and a patrol party in the remote Gurez sector of north Kashmir. Rescue operation was underway with the continuous snowfall and bad weather making search operations difficult.
Local authorities had earlier issued a high danger avalanche warning for the hilly areas of Kashmir valley for the next 24 hours, urging locals to keep clearing snow deposits from roof tops of their houses and bunkers to avoid any damage. Power and communication lines are also down in some areas.

Army chief launches whatsapp number for soldiers to post grievances

By Express News Service  |   Published: 28th January 2017 12:15 AM  | 

Last Updated: 28th January 2017 12:15 AM  | 

 

NEW DELHI:  Amidst jawans taking social media routes to raise their anger against attitude of senior officers, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has launched a whatsapp number, on which any soldier can post his/her grievances.
Perturbed over series of videos being viral on social media by jawans , Army chief Rawat last month came with a suggestion box in his office, where any soldier can directly write to him, avoiding protocol. Assuring full confidentiality, the Army chief had announced anyone, irrespective of ranks or service, can use this mechanism to put whatever they wish to write into these letter boxes so that grievances can reach him directly. Gen Rawat said the soldiers should write to him with names but he will ensure that the names of the personnel is deleted before any action is taken.
The whatsapp number announced to register the complaint is — +91 9643300008, will be called complaint and advisory board.
The move came in after BSF, CRPF and Jawans from other regiments raised their voice on social media in regard with the low quality of food and poor conditions which were provided to them.
Taj Bahadur, a BSF jawan, highlighted the problems with images of burnt chappatis and runny daal that they are served during the mealtimes. In the video, that went viral, Tej came out with disclosure that there are even times when the soldiers have to go to sleep on an empty stomach. Following BSF jawan's post, a CRPF Jawan Jeet Singh, raised the issues being faced by them.
Even Army jawan YP Singh also lodged similar protest on social media against army’s buddy tradition.

 

PM Modi reveals BJP’s USPs for Punjab: OROP, Surgical Strikes, Indus Waters Treaty, ignore AAP, blast Congress

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today joined the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign for Punjab Assembly Elections 2017 in Jalandhar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted the Unique Selling Points (USPs) the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would use to attract voters in Punjab. The BJP has been ruling the state for last five years in alliance with SAD. The party is facing a huge anti-incumbency, a resurgent Congress and a confident AAP. However, speaking during a rally in Jalandhar today, PM Modi said he believed people of Punjab would do a “miracle” in the state and prove the pundits wrong. Apart from the usual corruption-related issues, PM Modi talked about five things the BJP-SAD combine would likely try to use to their advantage in the upcoming Assembly election in the state. They were: One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, Surgical Strikes, Indus Waters Treaty, ignoring AAP and attacking Congress. The PM said how his government successfully released most of the money for the implementation of OROP in a short span of time. A large number of soldiers in the Indian Army come from Punjab. PM Modi shared how the entire state was happy when Indian Army carried out surgical strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in September 2016. For farmers of the state, PM Modi once again reiterated his government’s “big” decision to repeal the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan and bring the water of the river for farmers in Punjab. The Prime Minister didn’t say a word about Aam Aadmi Party. But indirectly hinted AAP was maligning Punjab across the world. “Some people, due to their inability to debate on important political matters, for some reasons, are trying to malign Punjab in these elections. It pains that the pride of Punjab is being maligned. Will politics stoop so low? To those who have defamed Punjabi youth across the world, give such punishment to them that no one in future can point fingers on Punjabis.” PM Modi used some choicest phrases to describe the current state of Congress party in his opinion. “Congress is desperate like a fish without power. It is an amazing party. They aligned with Communist Party in West Bengal after fighting against them for 50 years and took whatever that was thrown at them. “In UP, their party went across the state on a ‘rath yatra’ for a month. Said anything, used whatever words they could to incite people. But at last put its head in the Samajwadi party’s family feud after sensing an opportunity,” Modi said. “Congress follows no rules, no ethics but just want to get power at any cost. Will people of Punjab step into a sinking boat? Congress is history. Congress is surviving on its last breath. Nothing they can do,” he said. Earlier in the rally, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal accused Congress of indulging in the politics of ‘divide and rule’ to win Assembly election in the state.

PM Modi, Parrikar let down soldiers on One Rank One Pension, says Congress

 

Congress leader Sachin Pilot addressing a press conference in Jaipur.(PTI Photo)

Defence minister Manohar Parrikar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has let down soldiers on the One Rank One Pension issue, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said on Friday, referring to Parrikar as BJP’s “return gift” to Goa.
“As far as One Rank One Pension is concerned, this government has actually gone back on its commitment. The honourable Prime Minister, then a PM candidate, had assured to implement OROP in full.”
“Why are those people, army officers and jawans still sitting at Jantar Mantar and protesting if all demands were fulfilled,” Pilot told a press conference at the state Congress headquarters in Panaji, adding that “there is actually a betrayal of trust because a lot of ex-servicemen supported the BJP on that issue”.

“A lot of generals, army jawans, officers of the army, etc. have met Rahul Gandhi and I was also present at that meeting and they feel absolutely cheated. It is not becoming of a national leader to commit something publicly and then not deliver on it. In the fallacy that they have sold and Parrikar is party to it,” the Congress leader said.
Referring to comments made by senior BJP leaders, who during the ongoing poll campaign in Goa, had referred to Parrikar as a “gift” to the central government, he said: “As far as him being a gift to government of India, he is probably more like a return gift.”
“I think BJP should have the courage to declare what they are really intending to do, as opposed to play games with the people of Goa,” he said.
The BJP has hinted that Parrikar, who was elevated to the Union cabinet in 2014, may return to state politics after the February 4 polls.

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OROP: veterans call off fast

 

Three members of the ex-servicemen fraternity on 'Fast Unto Death' (FUD) at Jantar Mantar for 'full' One Rank One Pension (OROP) have called it off following appeals from fellow veterans. However, they said that their protest would continue.
Three veterans, Mrs Sudesh Goyat, Hav Major Singh and Hav Mohinder Singh with the Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM) -- have been on fast unto deathsince January 15. On Sunday, Mrs. Goyat was admitted to Army's Research & Referral (RR) hospital after her health deteriorated.
Veterans said that as her condition worsened, doctors advised that she must have oral diet. In view of that, the veterans collectively appealed to her to end the fast which she accepted on Wednesday afternoon.
Maj Gen Satbir Singh, Chairman of IESM said that they would continue their agitation till the government implemented ‘full’ OROP. He said that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar had refused their requests for a meeting which he said was “total insensitivity and apathy on the part of the Government.”

A group of veterans had rejected the version implemented by the government stating that it deviated from the accepted definition of OROP which means equalisation of pension every year as against the approved five years.

Defence sources said that Mr. Parrikar was busy in the election campaign in Goa as well as the events related to the Republic Day.
NEW DELHI: January 25, 2017 19:16 IST

Updated: January 25, 2017 19:16 IS

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/OROP-veterans-call-off 

Reply received from PCDA(P) through PMO grievance cell

O/o the principal Controller of Defence Accounts (P)

                                                             Date  11.01.2017

  No.AT/PSB/VI/SYB/CPPC/2016              

To

 The Chief Manager

 Syndicate Bank, CPPC

 Head Office, Central

 Accounts Department

 2nd floor, Manipal-576104  

Sub :- Regarding revision of pension in respect of pensioners of Lakshdeep Island having pension account in Syndicate Bank 

          .

Ref :- applicant's complaint dated 06.11.2016

           With reference to above, it is intimated by the National Federation of ex-servicemen that various pensioners of Lakshdeep Island having pension account in Syndicate Bank are not being paid the correct rate of pension/family pension by the paying branch and their pension has not been revised correctly as per this office cir.547 dated 11.09.2015, cir.555 dated 04.02.2016, cir.568 dated 13.10.2016 & cir.570 dated 31.10.2016.

     In this context, you are advised to verify the records of the payment of the pension for the pensioners of the Island.  You are advised to refer to the above mentioned Circulars and revise their pension accordingly.

     Action taken in this regard may please be intimated to this office.

     However, if you have any doubts regarding revision of pension, full facts of the case may please be provided to this office for further necessary action at this end along with copy of PPOs.

                                                                  Sd/

                                                                Sr.Accounts Officer (P)

                                                                 O/o the p.c.d.a.(P), Allahabad

Copy to :-

              The Chairman.

               National Federation of Ex-servicemen

               AC/149-A, Shalimar Bagh,

                New Delhi  110088..................................For information.

FASTING VEER NARI Mrs. SUDESH GOYAT HOSPITALISED

The Condition of Mrs Sudesh Goyat has deteriorated and veterans have taken her to ARMY RR Hospital and admitted in emergency. Doctors are now taking care of her. 

In brief about Veer Nari Mrs Sudesh Goyat wife of Major Goyat 

This fearless and selfless lady is a true example of bravery. She or her husband would not be benefited by OROP as her husband has taken premature retirement from Army Medical Corps.
She was requested by so many veterans to break the fast but she clearly said, "either PM Narender Modi ji would break my fast or God would call me"

The OROP, in "Letter and Spirit" is yet to be delivered.

WILL OTHER STATES FOLLOW THIS GESTURE SHOWN BY STATE GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Dear all,

The slew of welfare measures announced by Hon'ble CM of Telangana State in the assembly, are the initiative of Hony.President, Telangana State Maazi Sainikula Samaakhya, Capt V LaxmikanthaRao, (Retd) & Hon'ble M.P.(RS). The speech is in Telugu language.

Already  GOs issued on Property Tax exemption, Enhancement of SPOs salary from 10,000/- to 20,000/- and War Widows pension from 3000 to 6000.

GOs on other items of welfare measures may be issued in the near future.

Over all, as on date, the financial benefits to ESM are the best in the country,i.e. more than Punjab/HARYANA stateS.

IT IS HOPED THAT HIS COUNTERPART IN AP, SHRI N CHANDRABABU NAIDU, HON'BLE CM OF AP STATE, MAY SOON FOOLOW SUIT AND ANNOUNCE SIMILAR BENEFITS TO ESM, IF NOT MORE THAN THE TELANGANA STATE.

THEREFORE, RELAX BROTHERS, GOOD/HAPPY TIMES HAVE JUST BEGAN.

BLOGGER

SGT GV NARAYANA AIR VETERAN

SECY GEN 

TELANGANA RAASHTRA MAAJI SAINIKULA SAMAAKHYA

HYDERABAD

 DUAL PENSION BENEFITS, SPECIAL FUND FOR WELFARE OF SERVICEMEN : KCR's BIG BANG SOPS FOR SOLDIERS

Ex-servicemen who have now joined the state government have got reason to rejoice, as the state government has announced a dual pension benefit for them. The Telangana government on Tuesday announced a slew of benefits in the Legislative Assembly for active and retired soldiers, their families and also for the families of soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty .When an ex-serviceman joins the state government services, he is allowed to draw two pensions -one from the armed forces and the other from the state government. However, widows of such ex-servicemen were barred from collecting state pension. “The Telangana government is doing away with this restriction. Henceforth, such pensioners will be allowed to draw state government pension along with pension issued by armed forces,“ KCR said.
“The government is also constituting a special fund for the welfare of soldiers, a first in the country ,“ said KCR. The fund will begin with annual contributions of `25,000 each from the CM and his cabinet colleagues while MLAs, MLCs and MPs will contribute `10,000 each every year. Thanking eve ryone for joining hands to contribute to the fund, KCR said, “The state government employees have also come forward to gi ve one day's salary to this fund.“
He also announced that the government is increasing the cash awards for soldiers.

AN ARTICLE BY VETERAN CHANDER PARKASH

The OROP, in "Letter and Spirit" is yet to be delivered, though a substantial increase has been given this time by our PM, who is yet to travel the proverbial last mile. 

Where is ONE MAN JUDICIAL COMMITTEE report ?

Personally I endorse movement headed by Maj Gen Satbir Singh . We should be thankful to him for all that what he has done and doing. It is sadly unfortunate that our Three Stars have become so selfish. Respected Three Stars I request you that you Honorable Generals/ Admirals/Marshals stop drawing OROP . Had the seniors been doing their job while in service to protect our rights, we would have been better placed today. They have now no right to advise. Many of them have not gone to Jantar Mantar even once .

Whatever we have got in our banks so for is kind courtesy this movement spearheaded by Gen Satbir Singh.

All of us who are not contributing to OROP movement should be ashamed and thank all those struggling, primarily at JANTAR MANTAR. Ungrateful people who criticise their efforts and sacrifices, should be disgracefully shamed if not ashamed.

Anybody who talks against the peaceful protest by the veterans is an "enemy of the veterans" and worse than a "traitor".if any veterans does not contribute towards the welfare of the war widows and veteran fraternity, he should not enjoy OROP/NFU himself.

The government (politico - bureaucrat) as usual has managed to break the fragile unity of the Fauji . This is why the izzat of the Fauj has reduced to the constabulary. Might as well become a mercenary force if you all think Jantar Mantar is all about money. OROP was/is only a point to goad you to introspection.

The little you have received is because of disunity and covert sell out by many who see closing the gap in finances across the rank and file as an affront to their superiority. 

My request to veterans who are criticising the JM, still if you think you can do better please come forward to lead.

SALUTES VETERANS & VEER NARIS ON FAST AT JANTAR MANTAR

File photo from jantar mantar

REPORTS FROM JANTAR MANTAR

17 Jan 2017

Shri Manohar Parrikar                                                                                                                        

Hon’ble Raksha Mantri                                                                                                                     

104, South Block, New Delhi

 SITUATION AT JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI

 Dear Raksha Mantri,

1.    You are aware that we have been carrying out our Movement for One Rank One Pension (OROP) for the last 583 days.

2.      Mrs Sudesh  Goyat who has been on Relay Hunger Fast (RHF) for the last 512 days has decided to sit on Hunger Fast unto Death alongwith two others at our “Jantar Mantar Manch”

3.      We persuaded them which they have refused and I am duty bound to respect her feelings and high level of commitment towards the cause of Widows and Jawans.

4.      I urge you to meet our delegation and resolve the long pending issue.

           For ever in service of Nation.

               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