Dear Colleagues,
The Jantar Mantar battlefront is under the able charge of our stalwards from Himachal Pradesh. Our thanks to them for their support to the cause.
The Core Group formed teams today and visited four different locations in Haryana. Everywhere the attendance of officers and PBOR was good and the enthusiasm encouraging. They all promised to carry on with the struggle. In return they only wanted that we continue to show them the way and provide the lead. There was also unanimity that we issue an advisory before the elections on the collective voting choice and that they will heed.
Tally-ho. We are already into February. The date of our reckoning– 8 February– is closing in. We must show strength, which is the only effective weapon in a democracy.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM
Dear Friends
1. You are aware that the Govt continues to ignore our most genuine demand of One Rank One Pension (same length of service + same rank= same pension). The adverse affects of non- grant of OROP are too serious and detrimental to the good morale and motivation of defence Personnel. The Govt does not seem to see the light of the Day.
2. Our Movement has gained tremendous strength and intensity. Our "Cause" is too strong. Four former Chiefs, over two hundred General Officers have already joined the Movement and the wave has caught on. We request all ESM organizations and individuals to join the Movement and work towards getting justice for the Defence Services.
3. IESM will hold a Rally at Jantar Mantar New Delhi on 08 Feb 2009 at 11 AM to support our colleagues on Relay Hunger Strike and to bring the Govt's gross injustice to the notice of the people of India. All ESM living in the Northern states are requested to join the Rally in large numbers to lodge our protest in a democratic manner. Remember, the Govt recognises only "Public Outcry" of injustice to the ESM.
4. The programme of Rally at Jantar Mantar New Delhi will be as under:
(a) Assembly of ESM at Jantar Mantar New Delhi- 11 AM.
(b) Speeches by ESM highlighing our demands- 11 AM to 1230 PM.
(c) Protest March on a specified route- 12.30 PM to 2 PM. Return to Jantar Mantar (Approx 3 Km)
(d) Surrender of Medals by all ESM- 2 PM to 3 PM.
(e) Address by Chairman IESM 3 PM– 3.30 PM. Closing of the Rally and dispersal.
(f) Presentation of Memorandum and 3.30 PM to 4 PM. Surrender of Medals to the President.
5. ESM located at various cities, who are unable to reach Jantar Mantar New Delhi, are requested to organize Rally at their respective cities/ states and may suitably modify the schedule as decided by the local IESM functionaries/ various organizations. Maximum media coverage may please be arranged for the event.
6. Brief on IESM, IESM Poster, 08 Feb 2009 Rally Posters/ Leaflets, details on One Rank One Pension, Preparation of Memorandum details are given as links below. All ESM are requested to circulate this mail to the maximum ESM and motivate them to become members of the IESM and also take part in the Rally on 08 Feb 09 at Jantar Mantar.
7. Friends, the time has come to firmly unite to fight "Injustice" which is no more bearable. The humiliation and mistreatment of Defence Personnel has reached an unacceptable limit. It is ridiculous to listen to terminologies like "Combat, Combat Ready and Deputation" for Defence Personnel employment. The bureaucrats who are suggesting such terminologies are doing the greatest harm to the security of the Nation.
God Bless God Speed
With Kind Regards & Jai Hind
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh, SM
Vice Chairman Indian ESM Movement
Click on Links
Write up on IESM alongwith details of Pension
IESM: Memorandum of Association
IESM Membership Form
One Rank One Pension (OROP)
Hindi Leaflet
English Leaflet
IESM Poster English
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