ESM Sitrep 06 May evening

From: raj kadyan

Subject: ESM sitrep 06 May evening

Dear Colleagues,

It is learnt that the Election Commission has questioned the moral propriety of govt intentions to set up a committee to look into the defence pensioners’ problem. It seems strange. While it is possible for individuals to be unaware of the law, could the govt also be ignorant? If yes, it speaks poorly of our legal labyrinth. If not, it raises some very uncomfortable questions:


1. Does the govt announcement of a scheme that they knew cannot be implemented, betray their lack of sincerity?

2. After five years of ignoring the defence pensioners and nearly 14 months after submission of the 6th Pay Commission report, was the sudden election-eve display of compassion for defence pensioners, families and the disabled, a sham and a mere vote catching ploy?

3. Has the defence fraternity acquired a strong enough poll muscle to push a major political party to resort to such subterfuge?

The above doubts will undoubtedly haunt us as we cast our votes in a few hours from now as well as in the next phase.

Best regards,

Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM

Advisory by Chairman Lt Gen Raj Kadyan

Date: Saturday, 2 May, 2009, 9:58 PM
Dear Colleagues,
Rumours have been ripe that the PM during his election visit to Punjab on 03 May would announce benefits for military pensioners. (In fact almost a week ago a Hindustan Times correspondent had told me of it during a telephonic interview. He then published my remarks in the Chandigarh edition of the HT– not very faithfully.) Let us wait and see what the PM announces, if he does.
The three recent benefits have been totally officer-related i.e. Lt Cols in PB4, HAG+ for 33% Lt Gens and Colonels getting their rank in 15 years instead of the earlier 20. This has expectedly sent a wrong signal to the PBOR that the system does not care for them. In the fitness of things, they should have cleared the pending point of weightage for the PBOR first. (The RM had confirmed to me during a meeting on 18 Dec 2008 that this would come through). I wonder if the Govt took/ takes any advice on such matters.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM

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ESM News 05 May Evening

From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com

Subject: ESM sitrep 05 May evening


Date: Tuesday, 5 May, 2009, 9:50 PM

Dear Colleagues,

Pension News

The news is out in the papers today. The government has announced constitution of a committee headed by the Cabinet Secretary to examine the issue related to old pensioners. I received several calls from the PBOR about it. While recognising that the govt is acting under pressure, mainly due to depositing of medals by the veterans, they all showed lack of faith in the sincerity of the govt. Many even endorsed what has been highlighted in the Press that with the elections in Northern States where the ESM have a sizeable population, being due in the third and the fourth phases, this is an attempt by the Congress to win them over.
The main comment to be made is that while the govt – as learnt through Press reports – wants the gap between old and new pensioners reduced, we want it removed.
New Membership
We compliment Col Rajan for motivating many ESM from Bangalore to become IESM members. We heartily welcome the following as members of the family:

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Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM

ESM sitrep 04 May evening

From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com

Subject: ESM sitrep 04 May evening

Date: Monday, 4 May, 2009, 10:33 PM


Dear Colleagues,

Pension News

There have been some Press reports that the govt is constituting two committees to work out enhancement in past pensions.

News Click Me

Some news reportedly said that the govt is considering substantial benefits for the old pensioners. There has been a spate of telephone calls from ESM across the country on the subject. All callers complimented the IESM for putting the govt under enough pressure to act.
In a related development it is learnt that the govt is considering enhancing pension benefits before demitting office on 16 May 2009. Following comments are merited:
1. At this stage, a mere announcement by the govt of an intended action cannot inspire the desired level of confidence.


2. To what extent the anticipated enhancement goes, is yet to be seen. However, anything short of full OROP is not likely to meet the aspirations of the ESM who have been actively involved in the movement.

3. It needs to be reiterated that our well-articulated stance has been that our struggle is not merely for money; it is for equality and justice.
Therefore, instead of giving a one-time parity – as the is rumoured to be considering - the govt must establish a service-cum-rank based equation in pension as a principle for all time. It would make little sense exulting over something that lasts only till the next pay commission.

Election News
Members of the IESM Core Group will be undertaking following visits to interact with the ESM and to re-emphasise the advisory issued on 12 April 2009:


1. O5 May 2009
a. Meerut and Ghaziabad – Col TP Tyagi.
b. NOIDA - Maj Gen AJB Jaini.
c. Bulandshahar - Maj Gen Pravesh Renjen
Col Krit Joshipura
d. Muradabad - Col TP Tyagi
e. Chandigarh - Maj Gen Satbir Singh


2. O8 May 2009
Bareilly - Col TP Tyagi

Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM

ESM sitrep 03 May 2009

From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com

Subject: ESM sitrep 03 May evening

To: "REPORT MY SIGNAL(CS Kamboj)" kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in; TRUNCATED
Date: Sunday, 3 May, 2009, 10:20 PM

Dear Colleagues,

Gen Aditya Jaini and self visited Sikar today and addressed an ESM gathering of approximately 400, including families. Brigadier, Kartar Singh, Brig Bhagwan Singh, Brig Arya, Col Janu and Col Munshi were others who shared the stage. The event was organised by 75 years old Veteran Sub Bhagwan Singh of 1 JAT, who as President of the Sikar Ex Services League has acquired a reputation for punctiliousness.
The reasons why we are supporting the BJP in the elections were explained, understood and were loudly applauded.
Best regards,

Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM

Sitrep 02 May Evening

From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com

Subject: ESM sitrep 02 May evening

Date: Saturday, 2 May, 2009, 9:58 PM

Dear Colleagues,

Rumours have been ripe that the PM during his election visit to Punjab on 03 May would announce benefits for military pensioners. (In fact almost a week ago a Hindustan Times correspondent had told me of it during a telephonic interview. He then published my remarks in the Chandigarh edition of the HT – not very faithfully.) Let us wait and see what the PM announces, if he does.
The three recent benefits have been totally officer-related i.e. Lt Cols in PB4, HAG+ for 33% Lt Gens and Colonels getting their rank in 15 years instead of the earlier 20. This has expectedly sent a wrong signal to the PBOR that the system does not care for them. In the fitness of things, they should have cleared the pending point of weightage for the PBOR first. (The RM had confirmed to me during a meeting on 18 Dec 2008 that this would come through). I wonder if the Govt took/takes any advice on such matters.

Best regards,

Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM

By Raj Kadyan...30 Apr 2009

From: raj kadyan rajkadyan@yahoo.com
Subject: ESM sitrep 30 Apr evening
Date: Thursday, 30 April, 2009, 8:48 PM

Dear Colleagues,

New Members
We extend a heartful welcome to the following veterans from Mumbai that have joined the IESM family (Motivator- Wg Cdr Sukumaran):
1. AVM SM HUNDIWALA
2. Wg Cdr VS KOCHAR
3. Wg Cdr LN PANDE
4. Gp Capt RN JOSHI
5. Maj DIVESH VIRK
6. Cdr JASBIR SINGH
7. Gp Capt SARABJIT SINGH
8. Gp Capt SK BHALLA
9. Cmde S MITTAL
10. Sqn Ldr SR KANITKAR
11. Lt Col NS PATNAIK
12. Wg Cdr P CHAWLA
13. Sgt SJ SHINDE
14. Sgt SL TENDALKAR
15. JWO M SIRAJ KATKATI
16. Sgt VPN VIJAYAN
17. POAF R SINGH
18. POAF VH JOSHI
19. Nk BB DAGDU
We are also grateful to Brig Dharam Prakash for motivating CPO.wtr Ram Parkash Oberai, IN to join the IESM. A hearty welcome to Veteran Ram Parkash.

Election Related News
Maj Gen Satbir Singh and I addressed a well attended Press conference at The Press Club of India, New Delhi, today. The concept of OROP and the rationale for our advisory to the ESM for voting for the BJP was again explained and clearly spelt out.

Best regards,

Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM