THE REFERENDUM RALLY HELD ON SUNDAY, 03 APR 2016 AT JANTAR MANTAR, NEW DELHI

Indian Military Veterans

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OROP

AS AT 1800 hrs 03 Apr, 2016

THE REFERENDUM RALLY
HELD ON SUNDAY, 03 APR 2016
AT JANTAR MANTAR, NEW DELHI

1.  A well-attended rally was held at Jantar Mantar on 3 Apr 2016. More than 2000 ESMs came from all over India (from 10 states of India) to participate in the rally.

2. The mood in the rally was optimistic and all ESM were looking for direction from the Governing Body of UFESM (JM) and IESM. More than 30 speakers, from Three Services and All Ranks, expressed their views. All speakers expressed full faith in the leadership of Col Inderjit Singh, Maj Gen Satbir Singh and GB of IESM. ESM whole heartedly thanked Jantar Mantar team and all ESM who participated in RHS and expressed that OROP has been possible because of untiring effort of Jantar Mantar team and unity of ESM created by Jantar Mantar Team. Speaker after speaker expressed that now we have a voice at Jantar Mantar which will speak for welfare of ESM and all our problems, besides OROP, would be resolved by team Jantar Mantar.

3.  Everyone reposed full confidence in the leadership of Gen Satbir and UFESM to take the movement forward.       

4.  A large number of officers of the rank of brigadier and above attended the rally. Notable among them were Lt Gen Sujlana, Lt Gen Sateyvir Yadav, Maj Gen SSSandhu, Maj Gen TPS Bakshi, Maj Gen Lalji and Brig Harwant Singh. Col Balbir Singh the convener Punjab made very significant contribution. Large number of JCOs and ORs attended the rally at Jantar Mantar.

5. Speaker after speaker emphasized that we should continue our struggle till complete OROP as defined by Koshiari committee is given to us. Gp Capt VK Gandhi the Gen Secy IESM emphasized vehemently the power of our vote bank. He expressed that time for begging has long gone and we will now demand our rightful place in Indian society. This will be made possible to use our 6 crore votes to send suitable ESM representatives to State assemblies, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. He emphasized that if we remain united with our vote bank we would be able to fill atleast 25 % seats in each assembly and about 30 MPs in Lok Sabha.  ESM would not have to beg for welfare but they will have the right to demand their welfare and would have their voice in Parliament. There was complete consensus on the fact that we are not asking anything extra from the government but only our honour and pride and the rights snatched away from us since independence.

6. Col Inderjit singh also graced the occasion and blessed all present that OROP will become reality soon with our unity and we must not lose heart and continue with our agitation relentlessly. He graced Jantar Mantar despite his ill health. Whole gathering thanked him profusely for leading the fight of OROP and promised full support to his leadership.

7.  Gen Satbir made the thundering closing address with roaring and loud applause from the entire gathering. He highlighted the following:-

a)    Gen Satbir singh appreciated the contribution made by the Doyen of OROP, Col Inderjit Singh, and equated him with Bhishm Pitamah for OROP struggle.

b)   Agitation will continue at Jantar Mantar in the present form. However, if there are some positive indications from the government we will be willing to apply midcourse correction.

c)   He gave commitment to everyone that full account will be given of every paisa collected by IESM.  The case filed by Kadyan pertains to 2013 and it has got nothing to do with the agitation at JM. In fact it has been rejected twice by the Police in 2013-14.
The entire audience condemned the act of Kadyan.

d)   Certain forces inimical to the interests of the ESM are trying to create rift between officers and men. He reemphasized that First priority remains Veer Naris. Their case will be taken to grant full pension instead of 60% as of now.

e)   As far as 7 CPC is concerned, UFESM JM will take up case for &70% pension for JCOS and Jawans as it existed prior 1973. Armed Forces have been tricked by the bureaucracy and their pensions were reduced from 70 % to 50 % after achieving great victory in 1971. 

f)    Govt has sanctioned only Rs 3000 per member, per annum, for funding ECHS for last financial year and as well for this financial year, whereas Govt has earmarked Rs 10000 for Civilians under CGHS scheme. UFESM JM will take up with Govt and with service HQ to correct this anomaly. Once this anomaly is corrected funds shortage will be corrected and there will be overall improvement of availability of treatment and medicines at polyclinics. This Wide gap needs to be abridged.

g)    13 Veteran Hospitals need to be constructed at rate of two every year. Expenditure per hospital is approx 200 crore.

h)    He demanded that our problems can only be sorted out only if we have uniformed persons or veterans as staff in DESW.

i)     He also demanded that befitting war memorial must be built at India Gate in New Delhi for our brothers who gave ultimate sacrifice in protecting India and Indian borders.

j)    He also demanded a veteran commission on priority to be fully manned by suitable ESM. Manning of veteran commission with IAS is not acceptable to ESM community.

k)   He emphasized and left no one in doubt as to relentless efforts being made to get full OROP viz Case has been filed with the Reddy Committee, case is also being filed with the Supreme Court with the help of Dr Ram Jethmalani prominent lawyer of India.

l)      He informed the audience that a letter has been written to RM to grant another meeting to UFESM (JM) delegation to resolve the issue amicably. Jantar Mantar is always ready for any dialogue with Government.

m)  At the end he thanked everyone from the core of his heart for making the rally such a resounding success.

Free Cancer Van

8.  A cancer van was arranged by Mr Mukesh Anand son of an army officer. This van will also be going to Punjab where ever rally will be held to do free check up of ESM and families.

Next Rally

9. Next Rally will be held at Muktsar in Punjab to cover the Malva Region.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Visit.

10. Efforts are on to request Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji to visit Jantar Mantar to bless and help us in getting our problems to the authorities. Environment will be informed about the development on this issue. We are very hopeful that Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji would consider our request and would bless ESM at Jantar Mantar soon.

Limca Book of World Record.

11. Movement for OROP is likely to enter the world record as the most peaceful protest world on completing 300 days which is only six days away.

Lt Col Inderjit Singh, Chairman All India Ex-Services Welfare Association,
The Doyen of OROP, now called Bhisham Pithamah of OROP.
In spite of his very ill health, was present at the Rally in his wheelchair.

Large number of Veer Naaris regularly visit Jantar Mantar
and have full faith in the leadership of UFESM Jantar Mantar

L to R – Brig Harwant Singh, Maj Gen PK Renjen, Col Kirit Joshipura, Maj Gen Satbir Singh, Gp Capt VK Gandhi, Sub Maj Hony Lt Kameshwar Pandey
All above are Members of IESM Governing Body

Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM, Chairman IESM
Giving the concluding speech at JM

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