THERE ARE BLEAK CHANCES OF IMPLEMENTATION OF OROP IN INDIA ESPECIALLY WITH THE BJP GOVT.

THERE ARE BLEAK CHANCES OF IMPLEMENTATION OF OROP IN INDIA ESPECIALLY WITH THE BJP GOVT.

The present Govt. and the bureaucrats are the worst enemy of the veterans and serving Defence personnel. Rather, they are dumb and deaf. It is futile for veterans, it is like striking their heads against concrete wall, and they will break their own head, the Modi Govt. will never move, yet, there is no alternative other than the peaceful method as is being followed now. The Govt. and all politicians care for themselves only, they raise their own pay and allowance many folds as they want and when they want just with raising hands in the Parliament house, inspite of their qualification may be nil, whereas, they pay and allowances for Govt. employees, it can never be done before ten years that too it takes two to three years in taking decision after Govt. set CPC. Even the President of India who is the supreme commander of the Defence forces is in competent to do anything in the matter as firstly nothing is in hands, secondly; he too is one of the politicians. What to talk surrendering medals to the President of India or to the Govt. even if the veterans or anyone from public give their head to them, even then they are not moved. Well this system of functioning of the country and the veterans and the entire public has to suffer forever unless, such a system happen to ever change.

K L JASPAL

NON-IMPLIMETATION OF OROP.

NON-IMPLIMETATION OF OROP.

In fact, it is the PM, who is sole authority to do the needful, though, the Defence Minister must exert his pressure on the PM, but he too will never do it; however sweet he may seems to be. Hence, it is the PM alone who is to be blamed. The next culprit in this case is the finance minister, who, heart of heart is not at all in support of the ex-servicemen, whatever, he may say. Nevertheless, the main hurdle in the case of all serving and ex-servicemen are the bureaucrats, who have never been in support of anyone in general Defence personnel in particular; except of their own cadre, where as no one ever has dared to oppose them. Whatever the case may be, it is the PM alone, who does not have any say in such matter, though, he may be strong enough within the Party.

In view of such an indifferent attitude of BJP Govt., the ex-service personnel must boycott all functions and rallies of all politicians of BJP, the PM and its all ministers of center and Chief Minister and other ministers of states, MsP, and MsLA, who-so-ever they may be(including any functions of Defence personnel that are organised by the Govt. or its functionaries). This should be done even in the cases of president of India and Governors states Governments, so that they may advise and put some pressure on the PM.

The ex-servicemen must draw a deadline to get their demand fulfilled within the stipulated time, unless the Govt. gives such a time. In case, such a situation remains beyond the deadline, all the serving and retired Defence personnel must take a vow, never to vote for the BJP. This decision should be communicated to them well in advance.

However, it is not advisable to say that the serving personnel also do the same what the ex-service men are panning, as, in such a case national security may be jeopardized and will be at stake and the country as a whole will be disgraced and defamed in the world for such events in the country.

Nevertheless, all the three chiefs of the three wings of Defence forces must exert pressure on the PM, Defence  Minister and the Govt. In case the Govt. still does not budge and fails to full the promise the Party as a whole has made before the elections, they should resign as they have achieved the highest rank and must not expect anything more and must ensure the welfare of the Defence forces. This cannot be considered the indiscipline as it is in the best interest of their men. 

I wish to say that people are forced to frustrate by the external forces. In the instance case the BJP Govt. has forced to frustrate the ex-service veterans by not to implement the OROP in spite of previous Govt. has approved and announced in Parliament, BJP before general election announce emphatically to implement, announce by the  President of India in joint session of parliament, announced by the PM from the red forte and repeatedly announce by the PM in various forums. The BJP Govt. has made the OROP a joke, playing with the sentiments of veterans and has been insulting them since it came to power. Since, I am also one of the veterans, I am also very much frustrated and I am forced to write my “MAN KI BAAT” yet, I apologise for the same being a discipline soldier.   

ANOTHER STUNTS FOR NOT IMPLIMENTING THE OROP.

AUTHOR K L JASPAL

ANOTHER STUNTS FOR NOT IMPLIMENTING THE OROP.

What sort of some unscrupulous people can be in our country with negative thinking and negative planning with negative intelligence is rather, unimaginable! No name, but bad luck of the country.

The OROP has been delayed by the authorities, I do not want to name them, the Governments or the bureaucrats or both, they know very well. Earlier the Congress Party governments in connivance of bureaucrats were delaying the implementation of OROP and all other parties including BJP were cursing the congress Governments for not implementing the OROP. Now, since the BJP is in power, the Congress Party along with others is beating the same kind of drums, and it is not certain how long it will continue?

One of the stunts; some time back it was in the news that the paramilitary personnel too want to get the OROP for their retired personnel. The Defence force are not against any of such demands of any organisation, but before that, they must peep into their sole and see if all the service conditions that are prescribed for Defence force personnel are applicable for them. If not, how and why anyone should jump into the fray?

However, it is felt that it is not the paramilitary personnel, who could have projected such unjustified demands, but it is the bureaucracy, which keep trying to put pokes and hurdles after hurdles. It is not understood why the bureaucracy of the country always has been against the Defence forces of the country, where as the Defence forces still and always give them their due.

Now, the PM, his ministers and the chief advisers, the bureaucrats, who always try to remain behind the scene, have started another stunt saying that the Govt. is thinking and planning to increase the pension of Defence forces personnel according to the norms as are being adopted for the Members of Parliament. What a great thinking and stunt it is? It is something like bolt from the blue for the Defence forces personnel. Rather, some unscrupulous people are trying to find ways to delay the OROP for an indefinite period. Now, this will take another 30-40 years and that is what the PM wants as he has mentioned about the previous Govts.

It seems to be more than clear the ingenuine intention, planning and thinking of the Govt. so, it should be more than clear for all the Defence forces personnel, serving or retired. The chief of staff of any of the wings of Defence forces cannot afford to take the stand strongly, because they are bound by the norms of the uniforms they are wearing and that is essential too, but in addition, they also keep dreaming to become Governors or something like it to get/hold elite posts after their retirement. Hence, one/some of the retired solders have to take lead and that is what is being done until date.

In addition, we the soldiers always have believed, still believe and will continue believing forever in the law of the land, which always has been unbiased to all the citizens of the country including Defence forces personnel. The point to note that the Apex court of the country had given deadline to the present Govt. to implement the OROP within three months, the PM feels and is so strong that he or his Govt. did not care for the deadline and the matter is still hanging in the wilderness.

Now, what the IESM is doing, it should continue without getting roped in the false promises of the Defence  Minister or that of anyone. In addition, the IESM should go to the Apex court for getting the justice. The IESM should also advise all the states ex-servicemen associations to approach their High courts to seek justice for them.

The Govt. of India must appreciate and realize that denial and not implementing the OROP adversely affects the morale of serving Defence forces as they are clearly foreseeing their future as many of them are to retire tomorrow and subsequently. God forbid if war happens to be imminent tomorrow, how adversely the morale of the Defence fighting forces will affect, no one can predict.

INFORMATION TO THE EDITORIAL IN TIMES OF INDIA.

INFORMATION TO THE EDITORIAL IN TIMES OF INDIA. 

This is with reference to editorial in Times of India of 1 Jun, where it is mentioned to give OROP but reduce the flab of Army. It seems something like bargaining against the national security. Any way it is writer’s perception and level of wisdom/thinking or he may have been given wrong feedback by some ignorant or disgruntled person.

In this context, it is felt essential to ask and advise the writer of his blog in Times of India of 1 Jun 2015 that though the suggestion seems to be logical his point of view, but what does he know about army. It is most important for him and every citizen of India that each and every Defence forces personnel is meant to fight against the enemy, safe guard the national boarders and ensure national security. There is nothing like orderly or escorts in the Defence forces, what the writer has perceived. Everyone in the Defence forces is a soldier first. They may be combatants, or non-combatants, whatever rank they may be wearing, may they be other ranks, JCOs or officers holding any ranks. May anyone in the Defence forces is general duty soldier, or tradesmen like clerks, drivers, cooks, washer men or any other tradesmen. The sole purpose in the Defence forces is one and one only and that is to do the duties assigned to them at all costs; even at the cost of their lives, irrespective of any adverse conditions or terrain, may it be day or night, thus remaining vigilant for 24 hours at all times. And, that duty for each and every Defence forces personnel is to fight against the enemy, safe guard the national boarders and ensure national security. Though, in addition to their primary duty, they are used or mis-used in engaging/deploying in helping the people and nation in checking and controlling any type of national calamities.

As mentioned above, the Defence forces are meant to fulfill their role assigned to them, of course their capability to discharge their role depends on many factors, out of which some of them depend on the National Govt., i.e. providing adequate manpower, required arms, ammunition, and equipments, depending on the size of its borders, terrain, and strength of enemy forces.

If the writer suggests and Govt. thinks essential to reduce the strength of Defence forces, irrespective of implementing OROP or not, they may do so, that may prove suicidal for the nation, in which case the Defence forces cannot and will not be held responsible. However, it is the primary duty of the Defence forces to project their adequate requirement as is needed and considered essential to meet the challenges at all times.

INFORMATION TO THE EDITORIAL IN TIMES OF INDIA.

INFORMATION TO THE EDITORIAL IN TIMES OF INDIA. 

This is with reference to editorial in Times of India of 1 Jun, where it is mentioned to give OROP but reduce the flab of Army. It seems something like bargaining against the national security. Any way it is writer’s perception and level of wisdom/thinking or he may have been given wrong feedback by some ignorant or disgruntled person.

In this context, it is felt essential to ask and advise the writer of his blog in Times of India of 1 Jun 2015 that though the suggestion seems to be logical his point of view, but what does he know about army. It is most important for him and every citizen of India that each and every Defence forces personnel is meant to fight against the enemy, safe guard the national boarders and ensure national security. There is nothing like orderly or escorts in the Defence forces, what the writer has perceived. Everyone in the Defence forces is a soldier first. They may be combatants, or non-combatants, whatever rank they may be wearing, may they be other ranks, JCOs or officers holding any ranks. May anyone in the Defence forces is general duty soldier, or tradesmen like clerks, drivers, cooks, washer men or any other tradesmen. The sole purpose in the Defence forces is one and one only and that is to do the duties assigned to them at all costs; even at the cost of their lives, irrespective of any adverse conditions or terrain, may it be day or night, thus remaining vigilant for 24 hours at all times. And, that duty for each and every Defence forces personnel is to fight against the enemy, safe guard the national boarders and ensure national security. Though, in addition to their primary duty, they are used or mis-used in engaging/deploying in helping the people and nation in checking and controlling any type of national calamities.

As mentioned above, the Defence forces are meant to fulfill their role assigned to them, of course their capability to discharge their role depends on many factors, out of which some of them depend on the National Govt., i.e. providing adequate manpower, required arms, ammunition, and equipments, depending on the size of its borders, terrain, and strength of enemy forces.

If the writer suggests and Govt. thinks essential to reduce the strength of Defence forces, irrespective of implementing OROP or not, they may do so, that may prove suicidal for the nation, in which case the Defence forces cannot and will not be held responsible. However, it is the primary duty of the Defence forces to project their adequate requirement as is needed and considered essential to meet the challenges at all times.