IESM: Chairman's Desk

Date: Sunday, 10 May, 2009, 9:55 PM
Dear Colleagues,
The BJP had a massive rally in Ludhiana (Punjab) today. Though I personally did not watch the news on TV, some ESM who called up to say the Party big wigs have reiterated their resolve to implement OROP. Not that we ever had doubts on what Mr Advani had said, its re-confirmation is highly encouraging.
Best regards,
Lt Gen (Emeritus) Raj Kadyan, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Chairman IESM

Dear Friends,
As a Member of the IESM Core Gp & Steering Committee, I, along with Col RL Goel, Member IESM, had the proud privilege on behalf of the IESM to Chair a Press Conference at BAREILLY on 8th May. We were there to announce, express & disseminate the support of IESM to the BJP candidate, of Bareilly Constituency.

Shri Santosh Gangwar- BJP, a SEVENTH time experienced politician & Ex Petroleum Minister, is the candidate whom we are supporting. He is a SURE SHOT WINNER from Bareilly.

A VERY LARGE gathering of both Print & Visual Media reps attended. Most heartening is the fact that representatives of ALL leading Media Houses of UP were present. During the Conference, our IESM stand was explained.

During the Q/A Session, some pressmen queried whether the Defence personnel had become 'Naitik'- meaning 'Political'. The Q was welcomed & clarified as follows:

IESM CONTINUES to be 'APOLITICAL', & any impressions to the contrary would be incorrect.

Being 'Politically Wise' was NOT being 'Political'.

Being 'Politically Aware' was NOT being 'Political'.

ESM have now realised the POWER of their VOTE.

IESM is only being ' Politically Correct '

ESM WILL vote for the Party which assures & promises to take care of ESM WELFARE, as THAT is the MAIN AIM of our 'Movement'.

The Media applauded our practical approach & view. Our logical 'Stand' was very well received & much appreciated by them, as could be clearly discerned from their TOTAL AGREEMENT to the Decision taken by IESM.

Since we had the time & opportunity, we had asked the BJP workers at Bareilly to also collect as many ESM from nearby areas, as possible . A large gathering had collected at the venue. They were separately addressed & explained the happenings/ progress of the 'Movement'. It was most heartening to see their sense of satisfaction in the expression of their TOTAL ENDORSEMENT.

Despite the Stifling Heat of the day - further heated up due to the Political Temperature!, the Press Conference was a 'Great' SUCCESS.
Maj Gen AJB Jaini, AVSM, (Veteran)
Member Core Gp of IESM