Centre will implement OROP once modalities sorted: Parrikar
As ex-servicemen continued to protest here for the implementation of the ‘One Rank One Pension’ scheme, the government on Friday said it is “aware” of the agitation and would implement the scheme once the modalities are sorted out.
“The government is aware that ex-servicemen have been agitating for the implementation of the OROP scheme from 2008 onwards,” Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.
“The policy of ‘One Rank One Pension’ has been adopted by the government to address the pension disparities, in the budget of 2014-15,” he said.
“The modalities for the implementation of OROP are under the consideration of the government. It will be implemented once the modalities are approved by the government,” Parrikar added.
Meanwhile, the relay hunger strike by ex-servicemen at Jantar Mantar here, which started on June 15, continued for the 40th day on Friday.
Social activist Anna Hazare would join the protesting ex-servicemen here on Sunday, a statement said.
A run in support of OROP would also be held on Sunday. The ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas Run for OROP’ will be led by bladerunner Maj. D.P. Singh.
Singh, an army veteran, was grievously injured in Kargil during Operation Vijay. His right leg was amputated, but this did not tie him down as he started running with a blade leg.
The ex-servicemen also plan to send a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on their demands.
“We request the prime minister to honour his assurances to the defence personnel at Siachen and order immediate implementation of the OROP as per the approved definition and without any dilution,” a statement from the National Ex-Servicemen Coordination Committee said.
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daulat ram says
how many years it will take for defence personal to get orop.i wonder from where Govt gets money to increase salaries of MPS/MLAs with in ten minutes their salaries and pensions are increased and notification issued in another ten minutes. if any think tank kindly explain.THANK YOU in advance and JAI HIND.REMEMBER WHEN SHIP STARTS SINKING WHAT ACTION IS OF SMALLEST CREATURE ON BOARD.
CRR Sastry says
The Defence Minister has proved that he has no Capacity to get One Rank One Pension implemented and the Prime Minister has amply displayed his nature of Untrustwothiness as far as War Veterans and relatives of Martyrs. If the Veterans and the widows of Martyrs have to hit the streets to get their rightful dues who will enrol themselves to die for this Country? when the serving Officers and Soldiers see their Commanding Officers and Brigade, Division, Corps Commanders sitting in Dharna or Hunger Strike he does not need much imagination to foresee his fate after hanging his Uniform. Does this bode good for Morale and Discipline of our Armed Forces. This Government which increases Salaries and Pensions of Parliament and Proposes OROP to Judges (is ita Bribe?) in matter of Hours and days is unable to implement OROP for Veterans even after three Decades. God save our Nation
NIRMAL SINGH BHULLAR says
govt seems to be dividing officers and jawans to fail this ESM agitation
,we need to remain united!!!!!
AG says
I would like to request to send my message to SOLMAN KHAN the very kind hearted humantorian Hero of Indian Film fraternity also once he has been found flying kites with Mr.Narendra Modi in Gujarat and many times seen praising Mumbai Police in TV show. Dear SALLU MIA all your Ex Defence Veterans on fasting at Jantar mantar since 15 June2015 for thier dues OROP . Please speak to your Mota Bhai. The P.M.
Nahi to ham sochenge “Ham appke hai kon”. Ek bar hamre lia bhi commitment kar lo.
Daya Shanker Lal Srivastava Ex MCPO II says
Sir, I request pensioners through you not to let themselves down. Pse maintain your displine and dignity which politicians do not have. See how they are behaving and indignifying each. I am grateful to former and present COAS to boost army morale by remembering our brave heroes who raised our image at the cast of their life. I pray God for Peace of their soul and power of tolerence to the wounded. Regards,
Daya Shanker Lal Srivastava Ex MCPO II, Mumbai (07738115388).
K Nagswara reddy says
Mr.Parikar also copying Mr. Rao Inderjit Singh regarding modalities,Cosideration,finalize,adopting……
KN Brahma says
What type of a difficult modalities DM is constantly facing? This terminology itself is sounding very much vague now.
Dominic says
In numerous ways an exserviceman is ill-treated after he comes out from service. In my case I am being paid not even half of the pay drawn by a person who comes out of service after Jan 2006. Every Indian citizen have the right to get equal pay for equal work. But in the banking service this parity is being blatantly ignored. How this can be justified..?Am I not a person eligible for justice…? I am not alone there are many others who are in this condition..why we are denied of our genuine right getting pay parity…?
Balwan Kaushik says
I rendered more than 15 years enrolled service in naval force from 02.08.79 to 31.08.94. When my term came to end I was sanctioned preperatory leave stating he is due for release on 31.08.94, eligible to take civil job after this date or date from which annual leave or release leave is granted, which ever earlier.
Navy turned hostile, suppressed facts, claimed service rendered is 10 years 7 months, granted 21000 rs gratuity denied pension. From last 22 years I have knocked every court and every office but no relief.
Finally after 22 years of retirement I may get pension. So cruel and hostile are naval authority and it works like a son mafia.
My liberty and fundamental rights were restricted and abrogated for more than 15 years.
Who were these people who suppressed enrolment facts and sanction of release leave, they were none other than navy commissioned officers headed by chief of naval staff. These officials are cruel, hostile and self centred , who don’t respect facts and constitution, the real wolf in fraternity. They should take responsibility of such sorry state and inflicting cruelty for personal gain suppressing facts. So many enrolled person have suffered at their hand. I feel extremely bitter about than , MOD and judicery who just don’t want to listen. No one had been more cruel than navy.
God bless India and save from naval officials.
Rama Rao says
Mr Parrikar the DM has been fooloing the IESM for the last six months now. It is beyond my comprehension what he means by the modalities that are being worked out. I am sure it is neither rocket science nor an ardous task like climbing the Mt. Everest. On this occasion when the country is celebrating the victory of Kargil war, It would do well for Mr. Parrikar to remember several officers and jawans climbed the peaks of Kargil to dislodge the Pakistani troops that occupied them. Surely the task before the so called Babus are not facing a more difficult task than what the the soldiers faced that day. How long will Mr. Parrikar will pull wool over the eyes of the IESM? A country with a DM whose credibility is suspect is close to a banan republic and is likely to face innumerable troubles ahead. II is sincerely hoped the country will not suffer inspite of successive inept DMs. Lastly the present DM is supposed be an IITian,but many wonder how different is he from the last DM who did not go through any hallowed portals?
JOHN SAMUEL says
I WROTE TO VP SING WHEN HE WAS ELECTED TO PM OF INDIA AND ASKED TO FULFILL HIS ASSURANCES AND PROMISES TO US. WHEN HE FAILED,I WROTE TO HIM AND ASKED HIM “TO COUNT YOUR DAYS”. AND IT WAS DONE.
HEY, MODI, HE Y PARIKAR, I WILL ASK YOU TO COUNT YOUR DAYS SHORTLY. AND,IF YOU FAIL TO FULFILL THE PROMISES OF OROP WHEN YOU RECEIVE OUR LETTER THAT WILL BE THE FIRST DAY OF COUNTING. ASK HOW MANY DAYS YOU WANT?
I AM HONEST. I WILL KEEP THE PROMISE AND ASSURANCE. I WILL NOT BREAK THEM. SO ASK HOW MANY DAYS YOU WANT?
JOHN SAMUEL says
HEY, PARIKAR! YOU THINK YOUR ‘MODALITIES’ YOU PLACED BEFORE THE ‘OROP’ IS A BIG MOUNTAIN FOR THE EX-SERVICEMEN. BUT,YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY SECONDS AND ROUNDS IT NEED TO BREAK TO DUST. YOU NEVER HANDLED A GUN, NOR YOU KNOW HOW BIG MOUNTAINS THIS EX-SERVICEMEN HAD MADE TO PIECES DURING THE WARS SINCE 1962. IT IS NOTHING FOR THEM; THEY COULD THROW YOUR BOULDER LIKE A STONE THROW ON A CROW. BUT YOU WILL BE BURIED UNDER NEATH.
YOU BROUGHT THIS ‘MODALITIES’ FOR NO GOOD REASON BUT TO PASS YOUR TERM
PLAYING WITH IT LIKE FOOTBALL PLAYERS KICK BALL FROM ONE COURT TO THE OTHER. DON’T YOU KNOW THAT THE BALL IS THROWN TO TRASH ONCE THE PLAY IS OVER?
WE WILL REMOVE YOUR BALL OR THE ‘MODALITIES’ BOULDER AS TRASH AND BURY YOU FOR EVER SHORTLY.
PLEASE DO NOT UNDER ESTIMATE.
Mr.Murty says
Mr.Parikar used the word as MODALITIES. Because of Mr.Anna Hazare is ready for hungry strike since tomorrow at Jantarmantar, Delhi. May be keep cool to his strike.
Durga Bahadur gurung says
Let’s b positive.
VBS Shekharan says
It is utterly shocking to see the Cold reaction from Honorable Minister on a Burning Issue where veterans are at fast for more than a month..and they are so casual..How Shameful .
RS Rathore says
The modalities……..
Plrase call any one veteran, Education JCO or any Army/AirForce/Navy clerk of even Havildar rank only is able to short out all OROP related modalities within 03 days only. Are all the Employees at your end entangled in shorting out modalities are DUMBs?
Replace them with our VETERANs, Education JCOs and/or JCO Clerks.
BP says
I am agree with Mr AG
Ajit Datta says
The parroting of same modalities being worked on implementation of OROP ad nauseum reflects the bankruptcy in governance and direct insult to the intelligence of our elected representatives and most strikingly, sheer contempt of parliamentary proceedings . There is no respect at all for anyone.
AG says
Mr.Parikar
pl.explain your meaning of MODALITIES.
Modalities never meant infinite or once.
You keep on enjoying the status and facilities of Defence Minister of Government of India. Best of luck to you.But the missmeaning and masacar you do it now , it has to take answer from youself one day .I can’t utter from my mouth that you all will go to hell but definitely the curses of all fasting VETERANS will .