From: raj kadyan [mailto:rajkadyan@yahoo.com]
Sent: 27 August 2010 11:34
To: kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in; 20-29; 19-28 course; brigadier ptgangadharan; ESM Veterans site
Subject: ESM SITREP 27 AUG EVENING
Dear Colleagues,
The date of our rally on 22 August was decided mainly on the consideration that we wanted it while the Parliament was in session. That the MsP created a ruckus for their salary raise on the preceding days was a happenstance. It led to a good spinoff, with support for OROP pouring in from various quarters. In the same vein I reproduce below a 23 Aug letter from Dr (Mrs) Mohini Giri, Chairperson War Widows Association addressed to me as Chairman IESM. Notably, in the last over 28 months that the IESM has been pursuing OROP through public platforms, this is the first communication from her.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
262, Sector-17A, Gurgaon- 122 001
Tele: 91+124-4015262, +919811226676
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Copy of Letter From
Mrs Mohini Giri, Chairperson War Widows Association"With great anguish and pain we read and heard the news of the 5000 ex-servicemen return their gallantry medals to the President of India to express their disappointment and anger over the repeated hikes in the pay and allowances of the Member of Parliament while all their requests for a justified pay hike and other demands have fallen on deaf ears. At this juncture on behalf of the War Widows Association and my personal behalf I wish to convey our solidarity with you on this cause. May you all get strength to fight your battle and make the authorities see and deliver justice".
Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
IESM MEMORANDUM AND LETTER to the President and PM and RM and Service Chief's
Dated : 22 August 2010
To,
Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil,
Her Excellency, the President of India
and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces
New Delhi – 110 011 EX-SERVICEMEN OF INDIA SEEK JUSTICE
WITH REGARD TO PENSION AND RESETTLEMENT
Your Excellency,Jai Hind.
1. With extreme anguish, we the former soldiers of India express our deeply hurt feelings to our Supreme Commander on the neglect and an indifferent attitude of the Govt towards our genuine demands. 2. Madam President, our delegation had met you more than a year ago regarding non acceptance of our demands of One Rank One Pension (OROP), Assured Career to all Defence Personnel till the age of 60 years through an Act of Parliament, constitution of Ex - Servicemen (ESM) Commission consisting of members from Ex Servicemen, having members from ESM for any committee/commission set up for the ESM, setting up of separate Pay Commission without waiting for the next Pay Commission and resolution of all anomalies of Pay and Pension of Defence Personnel within a time frame of one year. You had given a patient hearing and assured the delegation of sympathetic consideration. 3. We have been representing to all authorities of the Govt including your goodself, our Supreme Commander, for the past two years. Instead of sincerely considering our demands, the Govt seems to have further hardened its attitude towards the Veterans. Not only that, they have not yet accepted the recommendations of the All Party Standing Committee on Defence tabled in the Lok Sabha on 07 May 2010 strongly recommending the grant of One Rank One Pension (OROP) to the Defence Personnel. The vehemence with which the Govt continues to contest the court rulings that are in favour of Defence Personnel should shock even the die-hard supporters of the Govt. 4. Why is the Govt not giving their due to its veterans, who have devoted their all and have demonstrated their patriotism, bravery, valour, courage and have in great measure assisted the country in strengthening its sovereignty and integrity? The Service widows being left out of the recent enhancement of pensions of JCOs and Jawans, no enhancements in pension to the aged and old reservists, senior officers, JCOs, Jawan getting less pension than their three to four rank juniors, the superannuated disabled old soldiers not being included in the policy of broad banding for Disability and War injury, the non grant of third Assured Career Progression (ACP) to the Sepoy, ACP award of 6th CPC not been notionally applied while fixing the pensions of pre 01 Jan 2006 retirees… and the list of grievances and injustices goes on. Mostly the sons and wards of Defence veterans are serving in the Defence Forces. The ill treatment of their elders will certainly adversely affect their morale and motivation. 5. In order to draw the attention of the Govt. of India for the amelioration of their problems relating to pension and resettlement; Ex Servicemen in large numbers, led by retired Generals, Admirals and Air Marshals have undertaken several actions albeit in a disciplined manner. They have even had to deposit their medals with their Supreme Commander. 6. A gallantry medal of a soldier is his most cherished possession, which he wishes to be put on his chest even on his death. To part with a gallantry medal is like parting with oneself, but we have been forced to do so as all our efforts to get justice have fallen on deaf ears or are buried in bureaucratic procedures. Madam President, on 14 Mar 2010, in order to express deep anguish, 6000 Ex Servicemen had submitted a memorandum signed in blood to your goodself. Even that fell on deaf ears. Today a very large number of , Ex Servicemen from across the country have signed this Memorandum in Blood to express our grievously hurt feelings . 7. We are depositing our medals for the seventh time today and are submitting a memorandum signed in blood to lodge our protest with our Supreme Commander and to seek justice. We request you yet again to impress on the government to resolve our problems. With Regards,Jai Hind Yours Sincerely, Lt Gen (Retd) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM,
Chairman Indian ESM Movement Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
0124-4015262, +919811226676 0124-4110570, +919312404269
Email: rajkadyan@yahoo.com Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com Copy to :-Dr. Manmohan Singh
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
152, South Block,
New Delhi -110011 Shri A.K. Antony
Hon’ble Defence Minister
9, Krishna, Menon Marg
New Delhi Gen Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC
Chief of the Army Staff
Integrated HQs of Armed Forces (Army)
South Block, New Delhi-110011
Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma, PVSM, AVSM, ADC
Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and
Chief of the Naval Staff
Integrated HQs of Armed Forces (Navy)
South Block, New Delhi-110011
To,
Shrimati Pratibha Devisingh Patil,
Her Excellency, the President of India
and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces
New Delhi – 110 011 EX-SERVICEMEN OF INDIA SEEK JUSTICE
WITH REGARD TO PENSION AND RESETTLEMENT
Your Excellency,Jai Hind.
1. With extreme anguish, we the former soldiers of India express our deeply hurt feelings to our Supreme Commander on the neglect and an indifferent attitude of the Govt towards our genuine demands. 2. Madam President, our delegation had met you more than a year ago regarding non acceptance of our demands of One Rank One Pension (OROP), Assured Career to all Defence Personnel till the age of 60 years through an Act of Parliament, constitution of Ex - Servicemen (ESM) Commission consisting of members from Ex Servicemen, having members from ESM for any committee/commission set up for the ESM, setting up of separate Pay Commission without waiting for the next Pay Commission and resolution of all anomalies of Pay and Pension of Defence Personnel within a time frame of one year. You had given a patient hearing and assured the delegation of sympathetic consideration. 3. We have been representing to all authorities of the Govt including your goodself, our Supreme Commander, for the past two years. Instead of sincerely considering our demands, the Govt seems to have further hardened its attitude towards the Veterans. Not only that, they have not yet accepted the recommendations of the All Party Standing Committee on Defence tabled in the Lok Sabha on 07 May 2010 strongly recommending the grant of One Rank One Pension (OROP) to the Defence Personnel. The vehemence with which the Govt continues to contest the court rulings that are in favour of Defence Personnel should shock even the die-hard supporters of the Govt. 4. Why is the Govt not giving their due to its veterans, who have devoted their all and have demonstrated their patriotism, bravery, valour, courage and have in great measure assisted the country in strengthening its sovereignty and integrity? The Service widows being left out of the recent enhancement of pensions of JCOs and Jawans, no enhancements in pension to the aged and old reservists, senior officers, JCOs, Jawan getting less pension than their three to four rank juniors, the superannuated disabled old soldiers not being included in the policy of broad banding for Disability and War injury, the non grant of third Assured Career Progression (ACP) to the Sepoy, ACP award of 6th CPC not been notionally applied while fixing the pensions of pre 01 Jan 2006 retirees… and the list of grievances and injustices goes on. Mostly the sons and wards of Defence veterans are serving in the Defence Forces. The ill treatment of their elders will certainly adversely affect their morale and motivation. 5. In order to draw the attention of the Govt. of India for the amelioration of their problems relating to pension and resettlement; Ex Servicemen in large numbers, led by retired Generals, Admirals and Air Marshals have undertaken several actions albeit in a disciplined manner. They have even had to deposit their medals with their Supreme Commander. 6. A gallantry medal of a soldier is his most cherished possession, which he wishes to be put on his chest even on his death. To part with a gallantry medal is like parting with oneself, but we have been forced to do so as all our efforts to get justice have fallen on deaf ears or are buried in bureaucratic procedures. Madam President, on 14 Mar 2010, in order to express deep anguish, 6000 Ex Servicemen had submitted a memorandum signed in blood to your goodself. Even that fell on deaf ears. Today a very large number of , Ex Servicemen from across the country have signed this Memorandum in Blood to express our grievously hurt feelings . 7. We are depositing our medals for the seventh time today and are submitting a memorandum signed in blood to lodge our protest with our Supreme Commander and to seek justice. We request you yet again to impress on the government to resolve our problems. With Regards,Jai Hind Yours Sincerely, Lt Gen (Retd) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM,
Chairman Indian ESM Movement Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
0124-4015262, +919811226676 0124-4110570, +919312404269
Email: rajkadyan@yahoo.com Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com Copy to :-Dr. Manmohan Singh
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
152, South Block,
New Delhi -110011 Shri A.K. Antony
Hon’ble Defence Minister
9, Krishna, Menon Marg
New Delhi Gen Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC
Chief of the Army Staff
Integrated HQs of Armed Forces (Army)
South Block, New Delhi-110011
Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma, PVSM, AVSM, ADC
Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and
Chief of the Naval Staff
Integrated HQs of Armed Forces (Navy)
South Block, New Delhi-110011
Thanks to Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar MP
Dated : 26 August 2010
Salary Hike to MPs, One Rank, One Pension
Dear Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
1. Thanks a million for your sincere and honest support to the cause of Defence Forces. We salute you for your conviction and decision to deny pay hike of MPs to yourself till such time One Rank One Pension demand is accepted. God Bless you. Please accept our gratitude and sincere appreciations for the bold and forthright letter you have written to the PM. We sincerely hope the PM also does soul searching within and the OROP is granted to the Defence Forces sooner than what Mr. AK Antony the Hon’ble RM had stated in the Rajy Sabha yesterday.
2. We look forward to your continued support to our cause. We wish a few more MPs join you in projecting the cause of Defence Forces.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Salary Hike to MPs, One Rank, One Pension
Dear Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
1. Thanks a million for your sincere and honest support to the cause of Defence Forces. We salute you for your conviction and decision to deny pay hike of MPs to yourself till such time One Rank One Pension demand is accepted. God Bless you. Please accept our gratitude and sincere appreciations for the bold and forthright letter you have written to the PM. We sincerely hope the PM also does soul searching within and the OROP is granted to the Defence Forces sooner than what Mr. AK Antony the Hon’ble RM had stated in the Rajy Sabha yesterday.
2. We look forward to your continued support to our cause. We wish a few more MPs join you in projecting the cause of Defence Forces.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
List of Donations for Leh Relief by IESM Veterans
From: Satbir Singh
Sent: 23 August 2010 05:25
To: IESM_GovBody@yahoogroups.com
Subject: LEH RELIEF
LEH RELIEF
Dear Friends,
1. The response to our appeal for contributions to help Leh victims has been excellent. Contributions are pouring in. The following contributions have been received as per the details mentioned against each :-
Cheque Received at IESM HQ
Ser No Rank and Name Amount (in Rs) Cheque/DD/Cash
1. Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM 5000 255323 dt 12 Aug 10
2. Brig CS Kamboj,VSM 5000 255324 dt 12 Aug 10
3. Maj Gen SP Jain, VSM 5000 517070 dt 12 Aug 10
4. Lt Col S B Puri 10000 838984 dt 14 Aug 10
5. Lt Col HS Kaushal 5000 460453 dt 13 Aug 10
6. Maj Gen K P Deswal 5000 010822 dt 13 Aug 10
7. Cmde Anil Dhir 2000 911016 dt 15 Aug 10
8. Maj Gen SP Malhotra 1000 149057 dt 16 Aug 10
9. Col NK Chaudhry 5000 533422 dt 13 Aug 10
10. Maj Jasbir Singh 1000 915421 dt 11 Aug 10
11. Col CK Shukla 1100 800120 dt 14 Aug 10
12. Lt Col JR Savara 2000 807217 dt 14 Aug 10
13. Col DP Gupta 2000 349544 dt 14 Aug 10
14. Col N Viswannathan 5000 544481 dt 16 Aug 10
15. Cdr S Daniel 1001 601461 dt 16 Aug 10
16. Lt Col K S Puntambekar 2000 248631 dt 15 Aug 10
17. Lt Cdr Harendra Singh 5000 879586 dt 14 Aug 10
18. Brig SS Jaswal 5000 169399 dt 14 Aug 10
19. Lt Col Ramcharan 5051 387379 dt 15 Aug 10
20. Brig S K Arora 5000 652271 dt 20 Aug 10
21. Brig J P Singh 5000 783101 dt 22 Aug 10
22. Air Cmde JNP Bhatt 3000 5338240dt 23 Aug 10
23 Brig J K Bajaj 2000 602506 dt 19 Aug 10
24. Lt Col V Khanna 10000 027957 dt 14 Aug 10
25. Col S S Bedi 1500 232751 dt 15 Aug 10
26. Brig Behram .M. Panthkai 5000 324784 dt 13 Aug 10
27. Wg Cdr R S Murthy 1000 602303 dt 17 Aug 10
28 Wg Cdr VS Godbole 1000 609291 dt 14 Aug 10
29 Maj Gen KK Tewari 10000 641442 dt 15 Aug 10
30 Lt Col J K Barry 5000 342508 dt 13 Aug 10
31 Col I Jayakran 1000 142074 dt 16 Aug 10
32 Sqn Ldr A K Agrawala 3000 256083 dt 18 Aug 10
33 Wg Cdr KL Kapoor 1000 214692 dt 19 Aug 10
34 Col TN Baba 2000 152922 dt 22 Aug 10
Total 127652
Cheque/Amount Deposited in the HDFC Bank directly and Info received at IESM HQ.
Ser No Rank and Name Amount (in Rs)
1. Col Bahulekar 5000
2. Col Kulbir 1000
3. Birg SC Malik 2100
4. Lt Col Narinder Singh Bhandari 20000
5. Veteran Lilu Tahiliani 5000
6. Brig KS Grewal 2500
7. Col AK Mehndiratta 5000
8 Brig SC Dhawan 1100
9. Maj MD Apte 1000
10. Lt Col Paralkar 1111
11 Cdr Sukhdev Singh 1100
12 Col R Devesar 500
13 Maj Gen S S Sharma 2000
Total 47411
Information of contributions Received through email but the cheques not yet received at IESM HQ
Ser No Rank and Name Amount (in Rs)
1. Cdr KK Punchhi 10000
2 Lt Col Vinay Khanna 5000
3. Cdr PP Batra 1000
4. Mr Amit Bhaduri 600
Total 16600
2. We are in touch with GOC 14 Corps and GOC 3 Inf Div. Draft of Rupees One Lac is being dispatched to HQ 14 Corps as first installment of amount collected by IESM towards Leh Relief.
3. All ESM are requested to donate generously towards this noble cause. ESM are requested to motivate other segments of society and corporate for contributions. We have duty towards other fellow beings. Soldier knows it the best. Let us all join to provide succour to the Leh Victims.
Donate generously and motivate others.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Sent: 23 August 2010 05:25
To: IESM_GovBody@yahoogroups.com
Subject: LEH RELIEF
LEH RELIEF
Dear Friends,
1. The response to our appeal for contributions to help Leh victims has been excellent. Contributions are pouring in. The following contributions have been received as per the details mentioned against each :-
Cheque Received at IESM HQ
Ser No Rank and Name Amount (in Rs) Cheque/DD/Cash
1. Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM 5000 255323 dt 12 Aug 10
2. Brig CS Kamboj,VSM 5000 255324 dt 12 Aug 10
3. Maj Gen SP Jain, VSM 5000 517070 dt 12 Aug 10
4. Lt Col S B Puri 10000 838984 dt 14 Aug 10
5. Lt Col HS Kaushal 5000 460453 dt 13 Aug 10
6. Maj Gen K P Deswal 5000 010822 dt 13 Aug 10
7. Cmde Anil Dhir 2000 911016 dt 15 Aug 10
8. Maj Gen SP Malhotra 1000 149057 dt 16 Aug 10
9. Col NK Chaudhry 5000 533422 dt 13 Aug 10
10. Maj Jasbir Singh 1000 915421 dt 11 Aug 10
11. Col CK Shukla 1100 800120 dt 14 Aug 10
12. Lt Col JR Savara 2000 807217 dt 14 Aug 10
13. Col DP Gupta 2000 349544 dt 14 Aug 10
14. Col N Viswannathan 5000 544481 dt 16 Aug 10
15. Cdr S Daniel 1001 601461 dt 16 Aug 10
16. Lt Col K S Puntambekar 2000 248631 dt 15 Aug 10
17. Lt Cdr Harendra Singh 5000 879586 dt 14 Aug 10
18. Brig SS Jaswal 5000 169399 dt 14 Aug 10
19. Lt Col Ramcharan 5051 387379 dt 15 Aug 10
20. Brig S K Arora 5000 652271 dt 20 Aug 10
21. Brig J P Singh 5000 783101 dt 22 Aug 10
22. Air Cmde JNP Bhatt 3000 5338240dt 23 Aug 10
23 Brig J K Bajaj 2000 602506 dt 19 Aug 10
24. Lt Col V Khanna 10000 027957 dt 14 Aug 10
25. Col S S Bedi 1500 232751 dt 15 Aug 10
26. Brig Behram .M. Panthkai 5000 324784 dt 13 Aug 10
27. Wg Cdr R S Murthy 1000 602303 dt 17 Aug 10
28 Wg Cdr VS Godbole 1000 609291 dt 14 Aug 10
29 Maj Gen KK Tewari 10000 641442 dt 15 Aug 10
30 Lt Col J K Barry 5000 342508 dt 13 Aug 10
31 Col I Jayakran 1000 142074 dt 16 Aug 10
32 Sqn Ldr A K Agrawala 3000 256083 dt 18 Aug 10
33 Wg Cdr KL Kapoor 1000 214692 dt 19 Aug 10
34 Col TN Baba 2000 152922 dt 22 Aug 10
Total 127652
Cheque/Amount Deposited in the HDFC Bank directly and Info received at IESM HQ.
Ser No Rank and Name Amount (in Rs)
1. Col Bahulekar 5000
2. Col Kulbir 1000
3. Birg SC Malik 2100
4. Lt Col Narinder Singh Bhandari 20000
5. Veteran Lilu Tahiliani 5000
6. Brig KS Grewal 2500
7. Col AK Mehndiratta 5000
8 Brig SC Dhawan 1100
9. Maj MD Apte 1000
10. Lt Col Paralkar 1111
11 Cdr Sukhdev Singh 1100
12 Col R Devesar 500
13 Maj Gen S S Sharma 2000
Total 47411
Information of contributions Received through email but the cheques not yet received at IESM HQ
Ser No Rank and Name Amount (in Rs)
1. Cdr KK Punchhi 10000
2 Lt Col Vinay Khanna 5000
3. Cdr PP Batra 1000
4. Mr Amit Bhaduri 600
Total 16600
2. We are in touch with GOC 14 Corps and GOC 3 Inf Div. Draft of Rupees One Lac is being dispatched to HQ 14 Corps as first installment of amount collected by IESM towards Leh Relief.
3. All ESM are requested to donate generously towards this noble cause. ESM are requested to motivate other segments of society and corporate for contributions. We have duty towards other fellow beings. Soldier knows it the best. Let us all join to provide succour to the Leh Victims.
Donate generously and motivate others.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
ESM sitrep 23 Aug evening
From: raj kadyan [mailto:rajkadyan@yahoo.com]
Sent: 23 August 2010 10:50
To: kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in; 20-29; 19-28 course; brigadier ptgangadharan; ESM Veterans site
Subject: ESM sitrep 23 Aug evening
Dear Colleagues, While going to Rashtrapati Bhawan Aug 22, the police inspector was driving the gypsy while I sat next to him. By way of small talk I apologized that they had to be called out on a Sunday because of us. While saying that they were used to this routine, he made two other observations. First, they are happy with the ESM rally because it is always disciplined and orderly. Second, he agreed that our demand is genuine and they are in sympathy with what we are doing.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Sent: 23 August 2010 10:50
To: kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in; 20-29; 19-28 course; brigadier ptgangadharan; ESM Veterans site
Subject: ESM sitrep 23 Aug evening
Dear Colleagues, While going to Rashtrapati Bhawan Aug 22, the police inspector was driving the gypsy while I sat next to him. By way of small talk I apologized that they had to be called out on a Sunday because of us. While saying that they were used to this routine, he made two other observations. First, they are happy with the ESM rally because it is always disciplined and orderly. Second, he agreed that our demand is genuine and they are in sympathy with what we are doing.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Monday, August 23, 2010
ESM SITREP 22 AUG EVENING
Gen Janmeja giving Blood
Col Papa Sekhri giving Blood
Col Kewal Malhotra giving Blood
Maj gen AJB JAini at jantar Mantar with Press
Talking to Press at jantar Mantar 22 AUg 2010
Gen Raj Kadyan at the rally on 22 Aug 2010 Jantar MantarFrom: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com
Sent: 22 August 2010 11:58
To: kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in; 20-29; 19-28 course; brigadier ptgangadharan; ESM Veterans site
Subject: ESM SITREP 22 AUG EVENING
Dear Colleagues,
As planned, an Ex Servicemen rally was held at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi today. 2,000 ESM along with some 100 Families from different parts of India participated. All the speakers that took the mike – and there were many – expressed gratitude for the IESM for getting them the pension enhancement. They expressed total solidarity and vowed to continue the struggle till we get justice. The firm resolves to continue the fight and a unanimous call for unity for ESM across the country, was indeed heart-warming.
After the rally, 10 of us went to the Rashtrapati Bhawan to hand over the memorandum signed in blood by 1, 25,000 ESM, as well as 5,000 medals to the President. Since the President did not receive the medals in person, these were brought back as planned. The memorandum was however, submitted. The staff member that represented the Supreme Commander conveyed the latter’s concern at our having to struggle for justice and assured us that the President is regularly projecting our case to the government.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Thursday, August 19, 2010
22 Aug 2010 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Jantar Mantar New Delhi
Dear Friends,
1. Please refer to our mail dated 17 Aug 2010 regarding deposit of medals and submission of Memorandum signed in Blood by the ESM to the Supreme Commander on 22 Aug 2010 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Jantar Mantar New Delhi (copy att).
2. Maximum participation at the event is requested. All ESM and their family members residing in NCR must attend the event to express solidarity to the cause of Defence Forces and to get them their due Justice.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email: satbirsm@yahoo.com
………………………
PRESS RELEASE
Dated: 17 Aug 2010
DEPOSITING OF MEDALS AND SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM SIGNED IN BLOOD BY THE ESM TO THE SUPREME COMMANDER ON 22 AUG 2010 FROM
11 AM TO 3 PM AT JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI
Dear Members of the Media,
1. The recent judgements of Supreme Court, High Courts and Armed Forces Tribunals (AFT) clearly reveal the grave injustices, apathetic attitude and arrogance of the Govt and the bureaucracy. Defence personnel, specially its veterans are feeling angry, hurt and aggrieved. All their efforts including peaceful protests have not moved the Govt which continues to deprive them of their legitimate demands. The fact that All Party Standing Committee on Defence, a most powerful committee of parliament after taking into consideration the reasons given by the Govt for not accepting their main demand of OROP has strongly recommended the grant of OROP to defence personnel holistically in its report tabled in the parliament on 07th May 2010 proves the genuineness of their demand.
2. Why the Govt is not looking after its Defence Forces who have been pillars of strength of our democracy? They have always demonstrated their patriotism, bravery, valour, courage and have in great measure assisted the country in strengthening its sovereignty and integrity. The unhappy Defence Forces specially its veterans, who have given their best years of life in the service of the nation, do not augur well for the country. Their status downgraded many times over, their JCOs (Naib Subedar, Subedar and Subedar Majors who are Gazetted officers are equated with non Gazetted civilians, their widows being left out from the recent small enhancement of pensions of JCOs and Jawan, no enhancements in pension to the aged and old reservists, senior officer, JCOs, Jawan getting less pension than their three to four rank juniors, the superannuated disabled old soldiers not being included in the policy of broad banding for Disability and War injury, the non grant of third Assured Carrere Progression (ACP) to the Sepoy, ACP award of 6th CPC not been notionally applied while fixing the pensions of pre 01 Jan 2006 retirees, the Govt not implementing the judgements of the courts, the list of grievances and injustices is too long and never ending. They feel cheated when they see their counter parts in the Civil services and police have been markedly put ahead of them. This is no way to treat the Defence Forces. Mostly the sons and wards to Defence veterans are serving in the Defence Forces. The ill treatment of their elders will certainly adversely affect their morale and motivation.
3. The Ex Servicemen from across the country through its on going movement, The Indian Ex Servicemen Movement (IESM) have decided to intensify their stir. They have once again decided to deposit their medals and present memorandum signed in Blood to their Supreme Commander on 22 Aug 2010 at 3 PM. The medals collection and signing of memorandum in Blood will be carried out at Jantar Mantar New Delhi from 11 AM to 2 PM. The representatives of veterans from across the country will bring alongwith them the medals and the blood signatures of veterans from their areas.
4. The Chairman of IESM Lt Gen Raj Kadyan has once again appealed to the Supreme Commander to kindly accept the medals and memorandum signed in Blood herself. In his letter to the President, he has written, quote “It is earnestly hoped that the Supreme Commander would relent and receive the delegation in person. However, should that unfortunately not happen, as already intimated vide ibid letter dated 08 June 2010, the delegation would return without depositing the medals and the memorandum” unquote.
5. The IESM requests our media to kindly pay its positive role to project the true facts of the issues of Defence Forces. We therefore, request you to kindly carry this news in your paper/magazine/TV Channels and give it the widest publicity. The people of India have the right to know why the Defence Forces are feeling hurt and anguished.
6. You are also invited in strength to cover the event of Medal Deposit and signing of memorandum in Blood on 22 Aug 2010 at 11 AM to 2 PM at Jantar Mantar New Delhi. The delegation of IESM will leave for Rashtrapati Bhawan at 2.15 PM to deposit the medals and present the memorandum to the President. You are requested to cover the event at Rashtrapati Bhawan at 3 PM. This time the delegation will be led by the Chairman Gen Raj Kadyan himself alongwith Vice Chairman Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM and others.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
1. Please refer to our mail dated 17 Aug 2010 regarding deposit of medals and submission of Memorandum signed in Blood by the ESM to the Supreme Commander on 22 Aug 2010 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Jantar Mantar New Delhi (copy att).
2. Maximum participation at the event is requested. All ESM and their family members residing in NCR must attend the event to express solidarity to the cause of Defence Forces and to get them their due Justice.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email: satbirsm@yahoo.com
………………………
PRESS RELEASE
Dated: 17 Aug 2010
DEPOSITING OF MEDALS AND SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM SIGNED IN BLOOD BY THE ESM TO THE SUPREME COMMANDER ON 22 AUG 2010 FROM
11 AM TO 3 PM AT JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI
Dear Members of the Media,
1. The recent judgements of Supreme Court, High Courts and Armed Forces Tribunals (AFT) clearly reveal the grave injustices, apathetic attitude and arrogance of the Govt and the bureaucracy. Defence personnel, specially its veterans are feeling angry, hurt and aggrieved. All their efforts including peaceful protests have not moved the Govt which continues to deprive them of their legitimate demands. The fact that All Party Standing Committee on Defence, a most powerful committee of parliament after taking into consideration the reasons given by the Govt for not accepting their main demand of OROP has strongly recommended the grant of OROP to defence personnel holistically in its report tabled in the parliament on 07th May 2010 proves the genuineness of their demand.
2. Why the Govt is not looking after its Defence Forces who have been pillars of strength of our democracy? They have always demonstrated their patriotism, bravery, valour, courage and have in great measure assisted the country in strengthening its sovereignty and integrity. The unhappy Defence Forces specially its veterans, who have given their best years of life in the service of the nation, do not augur well for the country. Their status downgraded many times over, their JCOs (Naib Subedar, Subedar and Subedar Majors who are Gazetted officers are equated with non Gazetted civilians, their widows being left out from the recent small enhancement of pensions of JCOs and Jawan, no enhancements in pension to the aged and old reservists, senior officer, JCOs, Jawan getting less pension than their three to four rank juniors, the superannuated disabled old soldiers not being included in the policy of broad banding for Disability and War injury, the non grant of third Assured Carrere Progression (ACP) to the Sepoy, ACP award of 6th CPC not been notionally applied while fixing the pensions of pre 01 Jan 2006 retirees, the Govt not implementing the judgements of the courts, the list of grievances and injustices is too long and never ending. They feel cheated when they see their counter parts in the Civil services and police have been markedly put ahead of them. This is no way to treat the Defence Forces. Mostly the sons and wards to Defence veterans are serving in the Defence Forces. The ill treatment of their elders will certainly adversely affect their morale and motivation.
3. The Ex Servicemen from across the country through its on going movement, The Indian Ex Servicemen Movement (IESM) have decided to intensify their stir. They have once again decided to deposit their medals and present memorandum signed in Blood to their Supreme Commander on 22 Aug 2010 at 3 PM. The medals collection and signing of memorandum in Blood will be carried out at Jantar Mantar New Delhi from 11 AM to 2 PM. The representatives of veterans from across the country will bring alongwith them the medals and the blood signatures of veterans from their areas.
4. The Chairman of IESM Lt Gen Raj Kadyan has once again appealed to the Supreme Commander to kindly accept the medals and memorandum signed in Blood herself. In his letter to the President, he has written, quote “It is earnestly hoped that the Supreme Commander would relent and receive the delegation in person. However, should that unfortunately not happen, as already intimated vide ibid letter dated 08 June 2010, the delegation would return without depositing the medals and the memorandum” unquote.
5. The IESM requests our media to kindly pay its positive role to project the true facts of the issues of Defence Forces. We therefore, request you to kindly carry this news in your paper/magazine/TV Channels and give it the widest publicity. The people of India have the right to know why the Defence Forces are feeling hurt and anguished.
6. You are also invited in strength to cover the event of Medal Deposit and signing of memorandum in Blood on 22 Aug 2010 at 11 AM to 2 PM at Jantar Mantar New Delhi. The delegation of IESM will leave for Rashtrapati Bhawan at 2.15 PM to deposit the medals and present the memorandum to the President. You are requested to cover the event at Rashtrapati Bhawan at 3 PM. This time the delegation will be led by the Chairman Gen Raj Kadyan himself alongwith Vice Chairman Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM and others.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
MEETING WITH HIS EXCELENCY THE GOVERNOR OF PUNJAB
From: CoreGpIESM@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CoreGpIESM@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of raj kadyan
Sent: 18 August 2010 09:07
To: CoreGpIESM@yahoogroups.com
Subject: MEETING WITH HIS EXCELENCY THE GOVERNOR OF PUNJAB MR SHIVRAJ PATIL-ON ISSUES RELATED TO ESM
Dear Nawab,
Brig Ghuman has been doing a great job and deserves our collective gratitude. Do kindly convey our sentiments to him.
... edited ...
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Sent: 18 August 2010 09:07
To: CoreGpIESM@yahoogroups.com
Subject: MEETING WITH HIS EXCELENCY THE GOVERNOR OF PUNJAB MR SHIVRAJ PATIL-ON ISSUES RELATED TO ESM
Dear Nawab,
Brig Ghuman has been doing a great job and deserves our collective gratitude. Do kindly convey our sentiments to him.
... edited ...
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Appeal by Brig CS Kamboj for 22 Aug 2010 at Jantar Mantar
Brigadier CS Kamboj, VSM., VETERAN,
Email ID – kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in
“REPORT MY SIGNAL - BLOG” – http://reportmysignal.blogspot.com
IESM UPDATES AND MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION – http://www.iesm.org/
SANJHA MORCHA WEBSITE - http://sanjhamorcha2009.blogspot.com/
Dear Friends,
Jai Hind.
The Press Release issued by IESM on 17 Aug 10 is appended below.
It pertains to an ESM rally being held at Jantar Mantar Road, Near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on Sunday, 22 Aug 10.
Help from you all is essential to make this rally a grand success.
How Can You all Help.
1. Please get in touch with all the media persons you know and ensure that maximum possible coverage is provided to the rally planned at Jantar Mantar.
We need the TV coverage and the print media coverage. Please leave no stone unturned to muster media support.
Kindly do not expect to be approached individually by HQ IESM to seek your help for media.
You all are part of this mass movement for Justice for Defence Services so kindly act without personal request being made to you.
2. Those of you living in NCR and around, should join the ESM rally at Jantar Mantar Road, on Sunday, 22 Aug 10, from 11.00 AM to 3.00 PM.
We are also trying to muster ESM from other states for this rally, but we expect you all living in NCR to turn up in big numbers.
Not only you and your family members should join, but motivate others also to join in.
Drinking Water and simple tea arrangements are being made at the site.
Police has been informed to maintain law and order.
The rally will be entirely peaceful and in keeping with the military ethos.
We all are soldiers. So don’t be cowed down by bad weather, if the weather happens to be bad.
BE A SOLDIER AND JOIN THE RALLY.
IT IS MY MOST HUMBLE APPEAL TO YOU ALL.
I HOPE YOU ALL WILL PLEASE OBLIGE.
3. How To Reach The Rally Site.
a. A map of the area is attached.
b. Best way would be to come by Metro to the Patel Chowk Metro Station. The rally site is just 5 to 7 minutes walk from the Metro Station.
Clean toilet facilities are also available at Patel Chowk Metro Station.
c. If you are coming by own transport, park the vehicle at the underground parking of Palika Bazar at Connaught Place. From there cross over to Parliament Street through the subway. On Parliament Street, go pass the Jantar Mantar. When you reach the Parliament Street and Tolstoy Marg Crossing, (Tolstoy Marg connects Parliament Street to Janpath and goes beyond), turn left along the Jantar Mantar boundary wall. After you walk for another two minutes – you will find Jantar Mantar Road on your Right and you will see prominent shamianas of the Rally. Jantar Mantar Road is almost parallel to Janpath, in between Janpath and Parliament Street. You may also approach the Rally site from Janpath or Ashok Road, if you know the place well. Other good parking places are the Patel Chowk Metro Station or Park Hotel on Parliament Street. Patel Chowk Metro car parking is easiest to approach from the Ashok Road. I may remind you that on the Rally Day the traffic on the Jantar Mantar Road is not permitted, unless you come very early in the morning – so plan parking as suggested above.
d. If you come by Metro to Patel Chowk, come out from the exit towards Jantar Mantar Road, come on two the Jantar Mantar Road and look to your left – you will see the ESM Rally Shamianas 50 metre away.
Friends kindly appreciate that just a few members of IESM, no matter how hard they work, cannot get justice for all the ESM.
We all have to heave along with them and give them full support and boost up their morale.
IT IS NOW OR NEVER
PLEASE JOIN IN LARGE NUMBERS
MAKE THE RALLY ON 22 AUGUST A GRAND SUCCESS.LET THE INDIAN POLITICIANS, THE BABUS AND PUBLIC
SEE THE UNITY AND VOTE BANK OF THE ESM
WE MUST GET JUSTICE FOR DEFENCE SERVICES
In service of Indian Military VeteransChander Kamboj.
Copy to – Shree Abhijit C. Chandra – Chief of Bureau UNI – we look forward to your support in a big way.-------------
Email ID – kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in
“REPORT MY SIGNAL - BLOG” – http://reportmysignal.blogspot.com
IESM UPDATES AND MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION – http://www.iesm.org/
SANJHA MORCHA WEBSITE - http://sanjhamorcha2009.blogspot.com/
Dear Friends,
Jai Hind.
The Press Release issued by IESM on 17 Aug 10 is appended below.
It pertains to an ESM rally being held at Jantar Mantar Road, Near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on Sunday, 22 Aug 10.
Help from you all is essential to make this rally a grand success.
How Can You all Help.
1. Please get in touch with all the media persons you know and ensure that maximum possible coverage is provided to the rally planned at Jantar Mantar.
We need the TV coverage and the print media coverage. Please leave no stone unturned to muster media support.
Kindly do not expect to be approached individually by HQ IESM to seek your help for media.
You all are part of this mass movement for Justice for Defence Services so kindly act without personal request being made to you.
2. Those of you living in NCR and around, should join the ESM rally at Jantar Mantar Road, on Sunday, 22 Aug 10, from 11.00 AM to 3.00 PM.
We are also trying to muster ESM from other states for this rally, but we expect you all living in NCR to turn up in big numbers.
Not only you and your family members should join, but motivate others also to join in.
Drinking Water and simple tea arrangements are being made at the site.
Police has been informed to maintain law and order.
The rally will be entirely peaceful and in keeping with the military ethos.
We all are soldiers. So don’t be cowed down by bad weather, if the weather happens to be bad.
BE A SOLDIER AND JOIN THE RALLY.
IT IS MY MOST HUMBLE APPEAL TO YOU ALL.
I HOPE YOU ALL WILL PLEASE OBLIGE.
3. How To Reach The Rally Site.
a. A map of the area is attached.
b. Best way would be to come by Metro to the Patel Chowk Metro Station. The rally site is just 5 to 7 minutes walk from the Metro Station.
Clean toilet facilities are also available at Patel Chowk Metro Station.
c. If you are coming by own transport, park the vehicle at the underground parking of Palika Bazar at Connaught Place. From there cross over to Parliament Street through the subway. On Parliament Street, go pass the Jantar Mantar. When you reach the Parliament Street and Tolstoy Marg Crossing, (Tolstoy Marg connects Parliament Street to Janpath and goes beyond), turn left along the Jantar Mantar boundary wall. After you walk for another two minutes – you will find Jantar Mantar Road on your Right and you will see prominent shamianas of the Rally. Jantar Mantar Road is almost parallel to Janpath, in between Janpath and Parliament Street. You may also approach the Rally site from Janpath or Ashok Road, if you know the place well. Other good parking places are the Patel Chowk Metro Station or Park Hotel on Parliament Street. Patel Chowk Metro car parking is easiest to approach from the Ashok Road. I may remind you that on the Rally Day the traffic on the Jantar Mantar Road is not permitted, unless you come very early in the morning – so plan parking as suggested above.
d. If you come by Metro to Patel Chowk, come out from the exit towards Jantar Mantar Road, come on two the Jantar Mantar Road and look to your left – you will see the ESM Rally Shamianas 50 metre away.
Friends kindly appreciate that just a few members of IESM, no matter how hard they work, cannot get justice for all the ESM.
We all have to heave along with them and give them full support and boost up their morale.
IT IS NOW OR NEVER
PLEASE JOIN IN LARGE NUMBERS
MAKE THE RALLY ON 22 AUGUST A GRAND SUCCESS.LET THE INDIAN POLITICIANS, THE BABUS AND PUBLIC
SEE THE UNITY AND VOTE BANK OF THE ESM
WE MUST GET JUSTICE FOR DEFENCE SERVICES
In service of Indian Military VeteransChander Kamboj.
Copy to – Shree Abhijit C. Chandra – Chief of Bureau UNI – we look forward to your support in a big way.-------------
Appeal by Brig CS Kamboj for 22 Aug 2010 at Jantar Mantar
Brigadier CS Kamboj, VSM., VETERAN,
Email ID – kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in
“REPORT MY SIGNAL - BLOG” – http://reportmysignal.blogspot.com
IESM UPDATES AND MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION – http://www.iesm.org/
SANJHA MORCHA WEBSITE - http://sanjhamorcha2009.blogspot.com/
Dear Friends,
Jai Hind.
The Press Release issued by IESM on 17 Aug 10 is appended below.
It pertains to an ESM rally being held at Jantar Mantar Road, Near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on Sunday, 22 Aug 10.
Help from you all is essential to make this rally a grand success.
How Can You all Help.
1. Please get in touch with all the media persons you know and ensure that maximum possible coverage is provided to the rally planned at Jantar Mantar.
We need the TV coverage and the print media coverage. Please leave no stone unturned to muster media support.
Kindly do not expect to be approached individually by HQ IESM to seek your help for media.
You all are part of this mass movement for Justice for Defence Services so kindly act without personal request being made to you.
2. Those of you living in NCR and around, should join the ESM rally at Jantar Mantar Road, on Sunday, 22 Aug 10, from 11.00 AM to 3.00 PM.
We are also trying to muster ESM from other states for this rally, but we expect you all living in NCR to turn up in big numbers.
Not only you and your family members should join, but motivate others also to join in.
Drinking Water and simple tea arrangements are being made at the site.
Police has been informed to maintain law and order.
The rally will be entirely peaceful and in keeping with the military ethos.
We all are soldiers. So don’t be cowed down by bad weather, if the weather happens to be bad.
BE A SOLDIER AND JOIN THE RALLY.
IT IS MY MOST HUMBLE APPEAL TO YOU ALL.
I HOPE YOU ALL WILL PLEASE OBLIGE.
3. How To Reach The Rally Site.
a. A map of the area is attached.
b. Best way would be to come by Metro to the Patel Chowk Metro Station. The rally site is just 5 to 7 minutes walk from the Metro Station.
Clean toilet facilities are also available at Patel Chowk Metro Station.
c. If you are coming by own transport, park the vehicle at the underground parking of Palika Bazar at Connaught Place. From there cross over to Parliament Street through the subway. On Parliament Street, go pass the Jantar Mantar. When you reach the Parliament Street and Tolstoy Marg Crossing, (Tolstoy Marg connects Parliament Street to Janpath and goes beyond), turn left along the Jantar Mantar boundary wall. After you walk for another two minutes – you will find Jantar Mantar Road on your Right and you will see prominent shamianas of the Rally. Jantar Mantar Road is almost parallel to Janpath, in between Janpath and Parliament Street. You may also approach the Rally site from Janpath or Ashok Road, if you know the place well. Other good parking places are the Patel Chowk Metro Station or Park Hotel on Parliament Street. Patel Chowk Metro car parking is easiest to approach from the Ashok Road. I may remind you that on the Rally Day the traffic on the Jantar Mantar Road is not permitted, unless you come very early in the morning – so plan parking as suggested above.
d. If you come by Metro to Patel Chowk, come out from the exit towards Jantar Mantar Road, come on two the Jantar Mantar Road and look to your left – you will see the ESM Rally Shamianas 50 metre away.
Friends kindly appreciate that just a few members of IESM, no matter how hard they work, cannot get justice for all the ESM.
We all have to heave along with them and give them full support and boost up their morale.
IT IS NOW OR NEVER
PLEASE JOIN IN LARGE NUMBERS
MAKE THE RALLY ON 22 AUGUST A GRAND SUCCESS.LET THE INDIAN POLITICIANS, THE BABUS AND PUBLIC
SEE THE UNITY AND VOTE BANK OF THE ESM
WE MUST GET JUSTICE FOR DEFENCE SERVICES
In service of Indian Military VeteransChander Kamboj.
Copy to – Shree Abhijit C. Chandra – Chief of Bureau UNI – we look forward to your support in a big way.-------------
Email ID – kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in
“REPORT MY SIGNAL - BLOG” – http://reportmysignal.blogspot.com
IESM UPDATES AND MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION – http://www.iesm.org/
SANJHA MORCHA WEBSITE - http://sanjhamorcha2009.blogspot.com/
Dear Friends,
Jai Hind.
The Press Release issued by IESM on 17 Aug 10 is appended below.
It pertains to an ESM rally being held at Jantar Mantar Road, Near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on Sunday, 22 Aug 10.
Help from you all is essential to make this rally a grand success.
How Can You all Help.
1. Please get in touch with all the media persons you know and ensure that maximum possible coverage is provided to the rally planned at Jantar Mantar.
We need the TV coverage and the print media coverage. Please leave no stone unturned to muster media support.
Kindly do not expect to be approached individually by HQ IESM to seek your help for media.
You all are part of this mass movement for Justice for Defence Services so kindly act without personal request being made to you.
2. Those of you living in NCR and around, should join the ESM rally at Jantar Mantar Road, on Sunday, 22 Aug 10, from 11.00 AM to 3.00 PM.
We are also trying to muster ESM from other states for this rally, but we expect you all living in NCR to turn up in big numbers.
Not only you and your family members should join, but motivate others also to join in.
Drinking Water and simple tea arrangements are being made at the site.
Police has been informed to maintain law and order.
The rally will be entirely peaceful and in keeping with the military ethos.
We all are soldiers. So don’t be cowed down by bad weather, if the weather happens to be bad.
BE A SOLDIER AND JOIN THE RALLY.
IT IS MY MOST HUMBLE APPEAL TO YOU ALL.
I HOPE YOU ALL WILL PLEASE OBLIGE.
3. How To Reach The Rally Site.
a. A map of the area is attached.
b. Best way would be to come by Metro to the Patel Chowk Metro Station. The rally site is just 5 to 7 minutes walk from the Metro Station.
Clean toilet facilities are also available at Patel Chowk Metro Station.
c. If you are coming by own transport, park the vehicle at the underground parking of Palika Bazar at Connaught Place. From there cross over to Parliament Street through the subway. On Parliament Street, go pass the Jantar Mantar. When you reach the Parliament Street and Tolstoy Marg Crossing, (Tolstoy Marg connects Parliament Street to Janpath and goes beyond), turn left along the Jantar Mantar boundary wall. After you walk for another two minutes – you will find Jantar Mantar Road on your Right and you will see prominent shamianas of the Rally. Jantar Mantar Road is almost parallel to Janpath, in between Janpath and Parliament Street. You may also approach the Rally site from Janpath or Ashok Road, if you know the place well. Other good parking places are the Patel Chowk Metro Station or Park Hotel on Parliament Street. Patel Chowk Metro car parking is easiest to approach from the Ashok Road. I may remind you that on the Rally Day the traffic on the Jantar Mantar Road is not permitted, unless you come very early in the morning – so plan parking as suggested above.
d. If you come by Metro to Patel Chowk, come out from the exit towards Jantar Mantar Road, come on two the Jantar Mantar Road and look to your left – you will see the ESM Rally Shamianas 50 metre away.
Friends kindly appreciate that just a few members of IESM, no matter how hard they work, cannot get justice for all the ESM.
We all have to heave along with them and give them full support and boost up their morale.
IT IS NOW OR NEVER
PLEASE JOIN IN LARGE NUMBERS
MAKE THE RALLY ON 22 AUGUST A GRAND SUCCESS.LET THE INDIAN POLITICIANS, THE BABUS AND PUBLIC
SEE THE UNITY AND VOTE BANK OF THE ESM
WE MUST GET JUSTICE FOR DEFENCE SERVICES
In service of Indian Military VeteransChander Kamboj.
Copy to – Shree Abhijit C. Chandra – Chief of Bureau UNI – we look forward to your support in a big way.-------------
PRESS RELEASE : DEPOSITING OF MEDALS TO THE SUPREME COMMANDER ON 22 AUG 2010
From: IESM_GovBody@yahoogroups.com [mailto:IESM_GovBody@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of satbir singh
Sent: 17 August 2010 01:34
To: IESM_GovBody@yahoogroups.com
Subject: PRESS RELEASE : DEPOSITING OF MEDALS AND SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM SIGNED IN BLOOD BY THE ESM TO THE SUPREME COMMANDER ON 22 AUG 2010 FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM AT JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI
Dear friends,
1. Press Release dated 17 Aug 2010 regarding depositing of medals and submission of memorandum signed in blood by the ESM to the Supreme Commander on 22 Aug 2010 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Jantar Mantar New Delhi is circulated. Maximum participation of ESM is requested.
2. You are requested to circulate it to the maximum ESM. Translation in the local languages may please be carried out and the same may please be got published in local media.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
……………..
PRESS RELEASE17 Aug 2010
DEPOSITING OF MEDALS AND SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM SIGNED IN BLOOD BY THE ESM TO THE SUPREME COMMANDER
ON 22 AUG 2010 FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM
AT JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI
Dear Members of the Media,
1. The recent judgements of Supreme Court, High Courts and Armed Forces Tribunals (AFT) clearly reveal the grave injustices, apathetic attitude and arrogance of the Govt and the bureaucracy. Defence personnel, specially its veterans are feeling angry, hurt and aggrieved. All their efforts including peaceful protests have not moved the Govt which continues to deprive them of their legitimate demands. The fact that All Party Standing Committee on Defence, a most powerful committee of parliament after taking into consideration the reasons given by the Govt for not accepting their main demand of OROP has strongly recommended the grant of OROP to defence personnel holistically in its report tabled in the parliament on 07th May 2010 prove the genuineness of their demand.
2. Why the Govt is not looking after its Defence Forces who have been pillars of strength of our democracy? They have always demonstrated their patriotism, bravery, valour, courage and have in great measure assisted the country in strengthening its sovereignty and integrity. The unhappy Defence Forces specially its veterans, who have given their best years of life in the service of the nation, do not augur well for the country. Their status downgraded many times over, their JCOs (Naib Subedar, Subedar and Subedar Majors who are Gazetted officers are equated with non Gazetted civilians, their widows being left out from the recent small enhancement of pensions of JCOs and Jawan, no enhancements in pension to the aged and old reservists, senior officer, JCOs, Jawan getting less pension than their three to four rank juniors, the superannuated disabled old soldiers not being included in the policy of broad banding for Disability and War injury, the non grant of third Assured Career Progression (ACP) to the Sepoy, ACP award of 6th CPC not been notionally applied while fixing the pensions of pre 01 Jan 2006 retirees, the Govt not implementing the judgements of the courts. The list of grievances and injustices is too long and never ending. They feel cheated when they see their counter parts in the Civil services and police have been markedly put ahead of them. This is no way to treat the Defence Forces. Mostly the sons and wards to Defence veterans are serving in the Defence Forces. The ill treatment of their elders will certainly adversely affect their morale and motivation.
3. The Ex Servicemen from across the country through its ongoing movement, The Indian Ex Servicemen Movement (IESM) have decided to intensify their stir. They have once again decided to deposit their medals and present memorandum signed in Blood to their Supreme Commander on 22 Aug 2010 at 3 PM. The medals collection and signing of memorandum in Blood will be carried out at Jantar Mantar New Delhi from 11 AM to 2 PM. The representatives of veterans from across the country will bring along with them the medals and the blood signatures of veterans from their areas.
4. The Chairman of IESM Lt Gen Raj Kadyan has once again appealed to the Supreme Commander to kindly accept the medals and memorandum signed in Blood herself. In his letter to the President, he has written, quote “It is earnestly hoped that the Supreme Commander would relent and receive the delegation in person. However, should that unfortunately not happen, as already intimated vide ibid letter dated 08 June 2010, the delegation would return without depositing the medals and the memorandum” unquote.
5. The IESM requests our media to kindly pay its positive role to project the true facts of the issues of Defence Forces. We therefore, request you to kindly carry this news in your paper/magazine/TV Channels and give it the widest publicity. The people of India have the right to know why the Defence Forces are feeling hurt and anguished.
6. You are also invited in strength to cover the event of Medal Deposit and signing of memorandum in Blood on 22 Aug 2010 at 11 AM to 2 PM at Jantar Mantar New Delhi. The delegation of IESM will leave for Rashtrapati Bhawan at 2.15 PM to deposit the medals and present the memorandum to the President. You are requested to cover the event at Rashtrapati Bhawan at 3 PM. This time the delegation will be led by the Chairman Gen Raj Kadyan himself along with Vice Chairman Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM and others.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
-----------
THE END
Sent: 17 August 2010 01:34
To: IESM_GovBody@yahoogroups.com
Subject: PRESS RELEASE : DEPOSITING OF MEDALS AND SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM SIGNED IN BLOOD BY THE ESM TO THE SUPREME COMMANDER ON 22 AUG 2010 FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM AT JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI
Dear friends,
1. Press Release dated 17 Aug 2010 regarding depositing of medals and submission of memorandum signed in blood by the ESM to the Supreme Commander on 22 Aug 2010 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Jantar Mantar New Delhi is circulated. Maximum participation of ESM is requested.
2. You are requested to circulate it to the maximum ESM. Translation in the local languages may please be carried out and the same may please be got published in local media.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
……………..
PRESS RELEASE17 Aug 2010
DEPOSITING OF MEDALS AND SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM SIGNED IN BLOOD BY THE ESM TO THE SUPREME COMMANDER
ON 22 AUG 2010 FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM
AT JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI
Dear Members of the Media,
1. The recent judgements of Supreme Court, High Courts and Armed Forces Tribunals (AFT) clearly reveal the grave injustices, apathetic attitude and arrogance of the Govt and the bureaucracy. Defence personnel, specially its veterans are feeling angry, hurt and aggrieved. All their efforts including peaceful protests have not moved the Govt which continues to deprive them of their legitimate demands. The fact that All Party Standing Committee on Defence, a most powerful committee of parliament after taking into consideration the reasons given by the Govt for not accepting their main demand of OROP has strongly recommended the grant of OROP to defence personnel holistically in its report tabled in the parliament on 07th May 2010 prove the genuineness of their demand.
2. Why the Govt is not looking after its Defence Forces who have been pillars of strength of our democracy? They have always demonstrated their patriotism, bravery, valour, courage and have in great measure assisted the country in strengthening its sovereignty and integrity. The unhappy Defence Forces specially its veterans, who have given their best years of life in the service of the nation, do not augur well for the country. Their status downgraded many times over, their JCOs (Naib Subedar, Subedar and Subedar Majors who are Gazetted officers are equated with non Gazetted civilians, their widows being left out from the recent small enhancement of pensions of JCOs and Jawan, no enhancements in pension to the aged and old reservists, senior officer, JCOs, Jawan getting less pension than their three to four rank juniors, the superannuated disabled old soldiers not being included in the policy of broad banding for Disability and War injury, the non grant of third Assured Career Progression (ACP) to the Sepoy, ACP award of 6th CPC not been notionally applied while fixing the pensions of pre 01 Jan 2006 retirees, the Govt not implementing the judgements of the courts. The list of grievances and injustices is too long and never ending. They feel cheated when they see their counter parts in the Civil services and police have been markedly put ahead of them. This is no way to treat the Defence Forces. Mostly the sons and wards to Defence veterans are serving in the Defence Forces. The ill treatment of their elders will certainly adversely affect their morale and motivation.
3. The Ex Servicemen from across the country through its ongoing movement, The Indian Ex Servicemen Movement (IESM) have decided to intensify their stir. They have once again decided to deposit their medals and present memorandum signed in Blood to their Supreme Commander on 22 Aug 2010 at 3 PM. The medals collection and signing of memorandum in Blood will be carried out at Jantar Mantar New Delhi from 11 AM to 2 PM. The representatives of veterans from across the country will bring along with them the medals and the blood signatures of veterans from their areas.
4. The Chairman of IESM Lt Gen Raj Kadyan has once again appealed to the Supreme Commander to kindly accept the medals and memorandum signed in Blood herself. In his letter to the President, he has written, quote “It is earnestly hoped that the Supreme Commander would relent and receive the delegation in person. However, should that unfortunately not happen, as already intimated vide ibid letter dated 08 June 2010, the delegation would return without depositing the medals and the memorandum” unquote.
5. The IESM requests our media to kindly pay its positive role to project the true facts of the issues of Defence Forces. We therefore, request you to kindly carry this news in your paper/magazine/TV Channels and give it the widest publicity. The people of India have the right to know why the Defence Forces are feeling hurt and anguished.
6. You are also invited in strength to cover the event of Medal Deposit and signing of memorandum in Blood on 22 Aug 2010 at 11 AM to 2 PM at Jantar Mantar New Delhi. The delegation of IESM will leave for Rashtrapati Bhawan at 2.15 PM to deposit the medals and present the memorandum to the President. You are requested to cover the event at Rashtrapati Bhawan at 3 PM. This time the delegation will be led by the Chairman Gen Raj Kadyan himself along with Vice Chairman Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM and others.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
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THE END
Monday, August 16, 2010
ESM SITREP 14 AUG EVENING
From: raj kadyan [mailto:rajkadyan@yahoo.com]
Sent: 15 August 2010 00:13
To: kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in; 20-29; 19-28 course; ESM Veterans site; brigadier ptgangadharan
Subject: ESM SITREP 14 AUG EVENING
Dear Colleagues,
Bala, Satbir, Aditya Jaini, Kameshwar Pandey, Krit Joshipura and self attended an ESM rally in village Silani, Jhajjar District of Haryana Aug 14. It was basically a ‘thanks giving’ rally as termed by the organizers CPO Dharam Pal and Capt JS Rathi. Attendance was over 500 with some 75 Service families. In their brief speeches the hosts thanked the IESM for their continued efforts in seeking amelioration of various ESM problems.
There were demands for opening more ECHS policlinics in different towns. The ESM also want a greater spread of CSD outlets so that they do not have to travel far to purchase stores. The gathering was apprised of the govt negative response on extending the recent pension enhancement benefits to Service widows. There was unanimous lament and condemnation of the govt apathy. They were assured that the IESM will keep pursuing this point.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
262, Sector-17A, Gurgaon- 122 001
Tele: 91+124-4015262, +919811226676
Sent: 15 August 2010 00:13
To: kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in; 20-29; 19-28 course; ESM Veterans site; brigadier ptgangadharan
Subject: ESM SITREP 14 AUG EVENING
Dear Colleagues,
Bala, Satbir, Aditya Jaini, Kameshwar Pandey, Krit Joshipura and self attended an ESM rally in village Silani, Jhajjar District of Haryana Aug 14. It was basically a ‘thanks giving’ rally as termed by the organizers CPO Dharam Pal and Capt JS Rathi. Attendance was over 500 with some 75 Service families. In their brief speeches the hosts thanked the IESM for their continued efforts in seeking amelioration of various ESM problems.
There were demands for opening more ECHS policlinics in different towns. The ESM also want a greater spread of CSD outlets so that they do not have to travel far to purchase stores. The gathering was apprised of the govt negative response on extending the recent pension enhancement benefits to Service widows. There was unanimous lament and condemnation of the govt apathy. They were assured that the IESM will keep pursuing this point.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
262, Sector-17A, Gurgaon- 122 001
Tele: 91+124-4015262, +919811226676
Appeal for LEH
Dear Friends,
Jai Hind.
Some of the emails received from the members are appendd below.
SECONDLY.
MY HUMBLE REPEATED APPEAL
TO YOU ALL
HQ IESM keenly awaits your kind donations for relief work at Leh.
The amount so collected shall be sent to GOC 3 Inf Div at Leh.
On this issue, details have been tied up with GOC-in-C Northern Command.
For donations of Rs 1,000.00 and above receipt will be issued under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
Money can be accepted in INR only.
A. Cheque to be made in favour of -
Indian Ex servicemen Movement (IESM) A/C No 06162000001330
B. Cheque be dispatched by courier to -
HQ IESM, 543, Sector 23, Gurgaon – 122017 (Haryana)
C. In the covering letter and at the back of the cheque, besides your name - mention FOR LEH RELIEF.
D. You can also deposit the cheque in the nearest HDFC Bank Ltd or transfer the amount electronically. The necessary details you need are as under –
Name of Account: Indian Ex Servicemen Movement
Account No: 06162000001330
Name of Bank: HDFC Bank Ltd
Postal Address of Bank: Palam Vihar Branch, SCO 87,
Sector 22, Gurgaon – 122001
Nine Digit MICR Code of Bank: 110240109
IFSC/NEFT Code No (for e-transfer): HDFC0000616
You may send a cheque/DD to Gen Satbir Singh OR deposit directly in above account in your local HDFC Branch, or do an e-transfer.
Please address your emails on the above matter to the following -
Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM, Vice Chairman IESM, at satbirsm@yahoo.com
Wg Cdr CK Sharma, Treasurer IESM, at seekayess@gmail.com
Copy of emails informing about the money sent by cheque or transferred electronically man kindly be sent also to “Report My Signal” on email ID kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in
Jai Hind.
Some of the emails received from the members are appendd below.
SECONDLY.
MY HUMBLE REPEATED APPEAL
TO YOU ALL
HQ IESM keenly awaits your kind donations for relief work at Leh.
The amount so collected shall be sent to GOC 3 Inf Div at Leh.
On this issue, details have been tied up with GOC-in-C Northern Command.
For donations of Rs 1,000.00 and above receipt will be issued under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
Money can be accepted in INR only.
A. Cheque to be made in favour of -
Indian Ex servicemen Movement (IESM) A/C No 06162000001330
B. Cheque be dispatched by courier to -
HQ IESM, 543, Sector 23, Gurgaon – 122017 (Haryana)
C. In the covering letter and at the back of the cheque, besides your name - mention FOR LEH RELIEF.
D. You can also deposit the cheque in the nearest HDFC Bank Ltd or transfer the amount electronically. The necessary details you need are as under –
Name of Account: Indian Ex Servicemen Movement
Account No: 06162000001330
Name of Bank: HDFC Bank Ltd
Postal Address of Bank: Palam Vihar Branch, SCO 87,
Sector 22, Gurgaon – 122001
Nine Digit MICR Code of Bank: 110240109
IFSC/NEFT Code No (for e-transfer): HDFC0000616
You may send a cheque/DD to Gen Satbir Singh OR deposit directly in above account in your local HDFC Branch, or do an e-transfer.
Please address your emails on the above matter to the following -
Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM, Vice Chairman IESM, at satbirsm@yahoo.com
Wg Cdr CK Sharma, Treasurer IESM, at seekayess@gmail.com
Copy of emails informing about the money sent by cheque or transferred electronically man kindly be sent also to “Report My Signal” on email ID kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in
Monday, August 9, 2010
IESM CORE GROUP MEETING AT 1030H TO 1530H ON SATURDAY 25 SEP 2010 AT AVCC NOIDA
Dear members of the core group IESM
IESM core group meeting pan India is planned to be held at 1030h on 25 sep 2010 Saturday at AVCC Sector - 37 Noida. All the members are requested to attend the meeting .
Members are requested to forward their points to be included in agenda points. Agenda points for the meeting will be issued later.
It is proposed to reimburse the travel fare for travel of all the members of core group arriving for the meeting. Members can choose the most convenient mode of travel to reach the venue but the reimbursement will be restricted to actual fare or AC 3 tier whichever is less. Please do bring the receipts of your travel expenses.
All members, who are attending, are requested to kindly bring the photocopy of their tickets/receipts or send the photocopy of the ticket in advance so that the expenses can be reimbursed during the meeting. This is an audit requirement and we would not be able reimburse the cost without proper photocopy of the ticket/receipt.
All members are requested to make their own arrangements for stay at Delhi/Noida. However in case some members have some difficulty in arranging their stay, IESM will extend all the possible help. Please do communicate in case you need any assistance from us.
Kindly confirm your participation for us to make the meeting more meaningful.
Gp Capt VK Gandhi VSM
Gen Sec IESM
L - 48, Sector - 25,
NOIDA. 201301
Tele no 01204313951
Mobile 09810541222
IESM core group meeting pan India is planned to be held at 1030h on 25 sep 2010 Saturday at AVCC Sector - 37 Noida. All the members are requested to attend the meeting .
Members are requested to forward their points to be included in agenda points. Agenda points for the meeting will be issued later.
It is proposed to reimburse the travel fare for travel of all the members of core group arriving for the meeting. Members can choose the most convenient mode of travel to reach the venue but the reimbursement will be restricted to actual fare or AC 3 tier whichever is less. Please do bring the receipts of your travel expenses.
All members, who are attending, are requested to kindly bring the photocopy of their tickets/receipts or send the photocopy of the ticket in advance so that the expenses can be reimbursed during the meeting. This is an audit requirement and we would not be able reimburse the cost without proper photocopy of the ticket/receipt.
All members are requested to make their own arrangements for stay at Delhi/Noida. However in case some members have some difficulty in arranging their stay, IESM will extend all the possible help. Please do communicate in case you need any assistance from us.
Kindly confirm your participation for us to make the meeting more meaningful.
Gp Capt VK Gandhi VSM
Gen Sec IESM
L - 48, Sector - 25,
NOIDA. 201301
Tele no 01204313951
Mobile 09810541222
Sunday, August 8, 2010
DEPOSITING OF MEDALS AND SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM SIGNED IN BLOOD BY THE ESM TO THE SUPREME COMMANDER ON 22 AUG 2010
DEPOSITING OF MEDALS AND SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM SIGNED IN BLOOD BY THE ESM TO THE SUPREME COMMANDER ON 22 AUG 2010 FROM
11 AM TO 3 PM AT JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI
Dear Friends,
1. The gross injustice, apathy negative attitude and indifference of the Govt and the bureaucracy have crossed all levels of tolerance and acceptance. There are two options, one, to accept the status quo, live the life as it unfolds and melt away. The second option is to get up and fight for Justice. As a soldier, the have learnt to follow the second option.
2. I wish to quote a few instances of Govt apathy and injustices:-
(a) All Party parliamentary Committee is supposed to be one of the most powerful committee. This committee headed by a congress MP Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj while tabling its report in the Parliament on 07 May 2010 had recommended the grant of OROP to the Defence Personnel. Three months have passed, the Govt has not taken the decision on this recommendation. Why the Govt has kept this committee report under the carpet is not understood? This was the chance before the Govt to undo the damage already inflicted on Defence Forces.
(b) The Govt has not implemented any of the judgements recently passed favouring the Defence Personnel:-
(i) SC judgement in Rank Pay case. Instead of accepting its fault and implementing the judgement, it has appealed to the SC to recall its orders.
(ii) In the case of pre 96 Maj Gens (Maj Gen Vains Vs Union of India), the Govt continues to ignore the implementation of judgement fully. Instead of giving the same pensions to similarly placed pre 96 Maj Gen as per Para 31 of the SC judgement, it has fixed arbitrarily the pension of pre 96 Maj Gen by increasing it by Rs 500 pm ie Rs 10000/-instead of Rs 11450 being given to similarly placed post 96 Maj Gens.
(iii) In the case of Pre 2006 Maj Gen, the Govt has not implemented the judgement of AFT Chandigarh dated 03 Mar 2010 where in the Govt was to implement the judgement within 3 months. The execution proceedings have been filed by the Maj Gens and the hearing is on the 10 Aug 2010.
(iv) In the case of Babu Ram Dhiman and Sohan Singh Vs Union of India, AFT Chandigarh judgement on OROP dated 08 Mar 2010 which was to be implemented within 4 months, has not been implemented.
(c) The widows of JCOs and Jawans who need the maximum assistance, care and compassion have been left out from the recent enhancement in pension of JCOs and Jawans. Here, also instead of giving the enhancement with effect from 01 Jan 2006, it has been sanctioned with effect from 01 Jul 2009.
(d) The 6th Pay Commission had granted three Assured Career Progressions (ACP). Strangely the ACP has not been applied notionally while fixing the pensions of Pre 01 Jan 2006 retirees. Even for Post 01 Jan 2006 retiree defence personnel, only two ACPs have been granted. Why the third has not been granted to a Sepoy who has been compulsorily retired from service after 17 years of service?
(e) There is a large gap of Rs 11600 in pension of pre 2006 retiree Maj and Lt Col while the gap in their pay in the 5th Pay Commission was only Rs 1000/-. Similarly the pension gap between pre 2006 retiree Maj Gen and Lt Gen is Rs 9800/- while the difference in their pay prior to 2006 was only Rs 1200. Why this grave injustice?
(f) The President has not granted the audience to the delegation of IESM depositing medals with the President.
3. The Govt indifferent attitude has irked the veterans severely who have decided to intensify the stir. The next event for deposit of medals and submission of Blood Signed Memorandum to the Supreme Commander will be held on 22 Aug 2010 at Jantar Mantar New Delhi from 11 AM to 2 PM. IESM delegation will leave for Rashtrapati Bhawan at 2.15 PM to deposit the medals and memorandum at 3 PM to the President. Chairman IESM Gen Raj Kadyan has written to the President quote “It is earnestly hoped that the Supreme Commander would relent and receive the delegation in person. However, should that unfortunately not happen, as already intimated vide ibid letter dated 08 June 2010, the delegation would return without depositing the medals and the memorandum” unquote
4. All conveners are requested to put in their best effort to motivate the ESM across the country to deposit their medals and sign /thumb impression the memorandum in Blood voluntarily for the above event. We hope that in the country specially the Northern States where large number of ESM reside are able to reach the target of 5000 Blood Signatures and medals each district. These can either be sent to IESM HQ at 543 Sector 23 Gurgaon (Hr).- 122017 or brought to Jantar mantar on 22 Aug 2010 by 11 AM. Conveners are requested to get maximum ESM at Jantar Mantar. Part payment of transport charges will be made from the IESM funds, Tea, water and lunch packets are being arranged for the ESM attending the event.
5. Logistic Instructions for the event will be issued by the General Secretary separately.
6. We are also, putting efforts to get support from all segments of society including all political parties, MPs, MLAs, CMs.
7. Please circulate this mail to maximum ESM across the country.
“To struggle for the Just Cause is the right of every person. Let us together
join in the efforts to get Justice to the Defence Forces”.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
11 AM TO 3 PM AT JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI
Dear Friends,
1. The gross injustice, apathy negative attitude and indifference of the Govt and the bureaucracy have crossed all levels of tolerance and acceptance. There are two options, one, to accept the status quo, live the life as it unfolds and melt away. The second option is to get up and fight for Justice. As a soldier, the have learnt to follow the second option.
2. I wish to quote a few instances of Govt apathy and injustices:-
(a) All Party parliamentary Committee is supposed to be one of the most powerful committee. This committee headed by a congress MP Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj while tabling its report in the Parliament on 07 May 2010 had recommended the grant of OROP to the Defence Personnel. Three months have passed, the Govt has not taken the decision on this recommendation. Why the Govt has kept this committee report under the carpet is not understood? This was the chance before the Govt to undo the damage already inflicted on Defence Forces.
(b) The Govt has not implemented any of the judgements recently passed favouring the Defence Personnel:-
(i) SC judgement in Rank Pay case. Instead of accepting its fault and implementing the judgement, it has appealed to the SC to recall its orders.
(ii) In the case of pre 96 Maj Gens (Maj Gen Vains Vs Union of India), the Govt continues to ignore the implementation of judgement fully. Instead of giving the same pensions to similarly placed pre 96 Maj Gen as per Para 31 of the SC judgement, it has fixed arbitrarily the pension of pre 96 Maj Gen by increasing it by Rs 500 pm ie Rs 10000/-instead of Rs 11450 being given to similarly placed post 96 Maj Gens.
(iii) In the case of Pre 2006 Maj Gen, the Govt has not implemented the judgement of AFT Chandigarh dated 03 Mar 2010 where in the Govt was to implement the judgement within 3 months. The execution proceedings have been filed by the Maj Gens and the hearing is on the 10 Aug 2010.
(iv) In the case of Babu Ram Dhiman and Sohan Singh Vs Union of India, AFT Chandigarh judgement on OROP dated 08 Mar 2010 which was to be implemented within 4 months, has not been implemented.
(c) The widows of JCOs and Jawans who need the maximum assistance, care and compassion have been left out from the recent enhancement in pension of JCOs and Jawans. Here, also instead of giving the enhancement with effect from 01 Jan 2006, it has been sanctioned with effect from 01 Jul 2009.
(d) The 6th Pay Commission had granted three Assured Career Progressions (ACP). Strangely the ACP has not been applied notionally while fixing the pensions of Pre 01 Jan 2006 retirees. Even for Post 01 Jan 2006 retiree defence personnel, only two ACPs have been granted. Why the third has not been granted to a Sepoy who has been compulsorily retired from service after 17 years of service?
(e) There is a large gap of Rs 11600 in pension of pre 2006 retiree Maj and Lt Col while the gap in their pay in the 5th Pay Commission was only Rs 1000/-. Similarly the pension gap between pre 2006 retiree Maj Gen and Lt Gen is Rs 9800/- while the difference in their pay prior to 2006 was only Rs 1200. Why this grave injustice?
(f) The President has not granted the audience to the delegation of IESM depositing medals with the President.
3. The Govt indifferent attitude has irked the veterans severely who have decided to intensify the stir. The next event for deposit of medals and submission of Blood Signed Memorandum to the Supreme Commander will be held on 22 Aug 2010 at Jantar Mantar New Delhi from 11 AM to 2 PM. IESM delegation will leave for Rashtrapati Bhawan at 2.15 PM to deposit the medals and memorandum at 3 PM to the President. Chairman IESM Gen Raj Kadyan has written to the President quote “It is earnestly hoped that the Supreme Commander would relent and receive the delegation in person. However, should that unfortunately not happen, as already intimated vide ibid letter dated 08 June 2010, the delegation would return without depositing the medals and the memorandum” unquote
4. All conveners are requested to put in their best effort to motivate the ESM across the country to deposit their medals and sign /thumb impression the memorandum in Blood voluntarily for the above event. We hope that in the country specially the Northern States where large number of ESM reside are able to reach the target of 5000 Blood Signatures and medals each district. These can either be sent to IESM HQ at 543 Sector 23 Gurgaon (Hr).- 122017 or brought to Jantar mantar on 22 Aug 2010 by 11 AM. Conveners are requested to get maximum ESM at Jantar Mantar. Part payment of transport charges will be made from the IESM funds, Tea, water and lunch packets are being arranged for the ESM attending the event.
5. Logistic Instructions for the event will be issued by the General Secretary separately.
6. We are also, putting efforts to get support from all segments of society including all political parties, MPs, MLAs, CMs.
7. Please circulate this mail to maximum ESM across the country.
“To struggle for the Just Cause is the right of every person. Let us together
join in the efforts to get Justice to the Defence Forces”.
With Regards,
Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Mobile: 9312404269, 0124-4110570
Email : satbirsm@yahoo.com
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
OROP as explained by Brig CS Kamboj
Dear Friends,
Jai Hind.
Reference ESM SITREP appended below.
Some of you may not be familiar about the two ways of defining the OROP (there may be even more than two ways of defining it if you were to take into account all the emails that have been floating on the net in last two years).
The two definitions which are more prevalent and being debated are –
1. Option 1. Same Rank – same total length of service – same pension.
2. Option 2. Same Rank – same length of service in that rank – same pension.
The option two has the following disadvantages –
1. Complete old service records of every ESM have to be dug-up to establish how many years one spent in his last rank.
In Option 1, the total service figures are readily available and of course the rank at retirement is known.
Therefore, every CDA authority will vehemently oppose the second option (if OROP is agreed to).
2. While Option 2 may give marginally more pension to some – will cause loss to majority.
Option 2 is simply an ego driven option.
It is ego of some which is creating more and more splinter groups among ESM.
Therefore, it will be in general interest to majority of ESM that we accept the definition as per Option 1 above.
‘i’ request YOU ALL to kindly avoid further debate on this subject and look for larger interest of the ESM community.
Please control your ego.
Last year I had received very large number of emails from some of the Selection Grade Lt Cols and equivalents as to why the Time Scale Lt Cols and equivalents are being given the same pension as the Selection Grade. Gradually they all reconciled to the situation and hopefully you all will also reconcile to Option 1 of the OROP definition.
Please do not create further splinter groups among the ESM.
In service of Indian Military VeteransChander Kamboj.
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Jai Hind.
Reference ESM SITREP appended below.
Some of you may not be familiar about the two ways of defining the OROP (there may be even more than two ways of defining it if you were to take into account all the emails that have been floating on the net in last two years).
The two definitions which are more prevalent and being debated are –
1. Option 1. Same Rank – same total length of service – same pension.
2. Option 2. Same Rank – same length of service in that rank – same pension.
The option two has the following disadvantages –
1. Complete old service records of every ESM have to be dug-up to establish how many years one spent in his last rank.
In Option 1, the total service figures are readily available and of course the rank at retirement is known.
Therefore, every CDA authority will vehemently oppose the second option (if OROP is agreed to).
2. While Option 2 may give marginally more pension to some – will cause loss to majority.
Option 2 is simply an ego driven option.
It is ego of some which is creating more and more splinter groups among ESM.
Therefore, it will be in general interest to majority of ESM that we accept the definition as per Option 1 above.
‘i’ request YOU ALL to kindly avoid further debate on this subject and look for larger interest of the ESM community.
Please control your ego.
Last year I had received very large number of emails from some of the Selection Grade Lt Cols and equivalents as to why the Time Scale Lt Cols and equivalents are being given the same pension as the Selection Grade. Gradually they all reconciled to the situation and hopefully you all will also reconcile to Option 1 of the OROP definition.
Please do not create further splinter groups among the ESM.
In service of Indian Military VeteransChander Kamboj.
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ESM sitrep 01 Aug 2010 evening
From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com
Sent: 01 August 2010 10:28
To: kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in; TRUNCATED
Subject: ESM sitrep 01 Aug 2010 evening
Dear Colleagues,
I had been in North East of India and have been off the net since 21 July 2010. The Governing body met from 1000 hours to 1300 hours today. It was attended by Satbir, Vinod Gandhi, Krit Joshipura, Aditya Jaini, CK Sharma, Sharan Ahuja, Rakesh Chaturvedi, and self. Decisions taken on various points will be communicated separately.
Some colleagues have (again) suggested that OROP should be based on length of service in the rank at retirement and not total service as the IESM have been consistently projecting. Their view is fully respected. However, we need to remember that we have to go for a formula that benefits the maximum. Over 97% of the ESM are JCOs and OR for whom we are fighting. Unlike the officers (who retire by age) they all retire by service. For them ‘service in the rank at retirement’ has no relevance. For example, a Subedar superannuating after 28 years of service must get the same pension as any other Subedar with similar service. His service in the rank of Subedar varies not only from Regiment to Regiment but also from battalion to battalion within the same Regiment. In fact in fixed class composition battalions, since promotion prospects vary, the difference may even lie – and often does – from one class to another. Therefore, applying the criterion of ‘service in the rank at retirement’ will be highly discriminatory. All this had been taken into account when pursuit of OROP commenced in April 2008.
Among officers there may be some individuals who will stand to gain or lose from one criterion or the other. It will not be advisable to give an officer-orientation to OROP as a concept. Majority gain must remain our focus.
A related point is the use of terminology of OROP. There has been a well-reasoned suggestion that we should replace the term with some other, such as complete or total parity, military pension or the like. This might be in the hope (perhaps vain) that the government would be more receptive to the new term. I would recommend that we retain OROP as it has become a psychological magnet and a rallying point for ESM and any change might be misconstrued to imply that we have diluted our stand and have betrayed the ESM. OROP has also become known in the society.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Sent: 01 August 2010 10:28
To: kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in; TRUNCATED
Subject: ESM sitrep 01 Aug 2010 evening
Dear Colleagues,
I had been in North East of India and have been off the net since 21 July 2010. The Governing body met from 1000 hours to 1300 hours today. It was attended by Satbir, Vinod Gandhi, Krit Joshipura, Aditya Jaini, CK Sharma, Sharan Ahuja, Rakesh Chaturvedi, and self. Decisions taken on various points will be communicated separately.
Some colleagues have (again) suggested that OROP should be based on length of service in the rank at retirement and not total service as the IESM have been consistently projecting. Their view is fully respected. However, we need to remember that we have to go for a formula that benefits the maximum. Over 97% of the ESM are JCOs and OR for whom we are fighting. Unlike the officers (who retire by age) they all retire by service. For them ‘service in the rank at retirement’ has no relevance. For example, a Subedar superannuating after 28 years of service must get the same pension as any other Subedar with similar service. His service in the rank of Subedar varies not only from Regiment to Regiment but also from battalion to battalion within the same Regiment. In fact in fixed class composition battalions, since promotion prospects vary, the difference may even lie – and often does – from one class to another. Therefore, applying the criterion of ‘service in the rank at retirement’ will be highly discriminatory. All this had been taken into account when pursuit of OROP commenced in April 2008.
Among officers there may be some individuals who will stand to gain or lose from one criterion or the other. It will not be advisable to give an officer-orientation to OROP as a concept. Majority gain must remain our focus.
A related point is the use of terminology of OROP. There has been a well-reasoned suggestion that we should replace the term with some other, such as complete or total parity, military pension or the like. This might be in the hope (perhaps vain) that the government would be more receptive to the new term. I would recommend that we retain OROP as it has become a psychological magnet and a rallying point for ESM and any change might be misconstrued to imply that we have diluted our stand and have betrayed the ESM. OROP has also become known in the society.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
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