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What a historic day for India!
A soldier’s contribution to his motherland is incomparable to any other sacrifice. The implementation of the ‘One Rank One Pension’ is probably the least thing we could have done to repay them.
#OROP finally a reality.
— Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) September 5, 2015
The scheme has been a long-standing demand of over 2 million ex-servicemen in the country. It seeks to ensure that a uniform pension is paid to the defence personnel who retire at the same rank with the same length of service, irrespective of their dates of retirement.
In a bid to end the logjam on the issue of the ‘One Rank One Pension’ article, the government has broadly accepted the burning issue which was pending for 4 decades. The package will kick in from July 2014 and use 2013 as the base year for calculations.
This is what Major-General Satbir Singh (retd), who is leading the campaign said:
Shortly, Manohar Parikkar announced in a press conference:
Many thanks to Hon. PM, BJP President, FM, RRM & all the veterans whose guidance & support has helped in resolving the 40 yrs old issue.
— Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) September 5, 2015
Nothing happens overnight. Â As Indians, we need to have patience and keep persevering.
I join many others in saluting the brave and selfless soldiers. #OROP
— Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) September 5, 2015
It’s indeed a big step. Jai Hind!
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