New Delhi, November 9, 2015 | Posted by Geetanjali Rai | UPDATED 11:02 IST
Rejecting objections against the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme for army veterans, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said that it is impossible to satisfy everyone. He further stressed that the commission formed to look into the objections that the retired defence officers have raised over OROP is being looked into by a special commission.
"Core issue have been addressed. The commission will look into problems if any. This is a democracy, everyone has the right to demand. We have fulfilled the main demand, but we can't satisfy everyone," Parrikar said.
Meanwhile, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Arup Raha called on the protesting veterans to end their stir and said issues would be resolved in near future.
"The government has given directions on the issue and we should accept it. If there are any anomalies which are still persisting, those could be sorted out in due course of time," Raha said.
Keeping its promise, the government on Saturday rolled out the OROP scheme for military veterans before Diwali but some of the sticking points remained unaddressed apart from dropping of the contentious clause like excluding the existing lot of those who were on voluntary retirement from the benefit.
A veterans' body, which has been agitating for over 185 days demanding an undiluted scheme, said the OROP in the existing form will not be acceptable. But many welcomed the move with some apprehensions.
A government order was issued on Saturday evening announcing the implementation of the OROP scheme agreed on September 5. The roll out was delayed because of the Bihar elections leading to unrest among the veterans who had threatened to return their medals.
(Source- India today)
Are we gong to intensify the movement or call it a day? Modi clearly cheated us, the veterans and the serving soldier too taking away the premature retirement from his privileges. The silent watchers, our serving soldiers all these days must react n a disciplined way by expressing their opinions in monthly "Sainik Sammelans." Senior officers too must raise their voice in Army Commander's Conferances and not be mute spectators till their retirement days. They should brush their knowledge in man management and recall the "Chetwode Motto."
ReplyDeleteCan any vetern say he is satisfied, not even one is satisfied, hence question does not arrise to satisfy everyone sir
ReplyDeleteCan any vetern say he is satisfied, not even one is satisfied, hence question does not arrise to satisfy everyone sir, sir honestly you ask to your heart whether this is true OROP you your self will get answer as no, hence question of satisfying every one not arise
ReplyDeleteI want to know if MACP is not applicable to defence forces? If it is applicable, they are getting what they deserve and agitation against notified OROP is not justified. When one joins a service, he knows the pay and pension. You cannot complain after joining beyond a limit.
ReplyDeletewe can not expect government to deliver everything in one go. they agreed with some demands & are ready for any modifications but with mutual understanding & talks. is it the right behavior for a solider what is displayed in Delhi few days back. we are solider & not the idiot politicians or bureaucrats of this nation who can go upto any level just to fulfil their greed. we earn these medals & the nation is proud of us. lets not spoil the image of world's highest honored "Indian Army" & behave like a solider.
ReplyDeleteAT THE BEHEST OF BABUS THE BJP GOVT HAS FOOLED THE ARMED FORCES VETERANS AND SERVING ALIKE . THE DEVIOUS SIGNAL TO THE NEW GENERATION . DO NOT JOIN THE FAUZ WE WILL MAKE YOU SENTRIES AND SECOND GRADE CITIZENS . GIVE YOU R LIFE AND LIMBS BUT DONT EXPECT ANYTHING IN RETURN . IN CASE YOU OUTLIVE AND RETIRE BE READY FOR A SLOW PAINFUL DEATH . WE WILL STARVE YOU AND ENSURE IM PROPER MEDICAL . THE ISIS , TALIBAN ALQUEDA BEHEAD THE KAFIRS WE THE MODERN DAY BRAHMINS , BANIAS BUSINESSMEN NAMELY POLITICANS BABUS WILL SLOWLY CHOKE YOU TO DEATH . TIME FOR THE FAUZIS TO DECIDE HOW TO TEACH THESE BETRAYERS A LESSON
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