Subject: Press Note UFESM
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Even
As the on going hunger strike by veterans enters the seventh day, it
seems that the Govt of India remains unmoved towards coming to a
decision on OROP. It is indeed sad that despite the outpourings of
resentment coming from across the country from the striking ESM, with
support from most sections of civil society the government is preferring
turning a deaf ear so far. The security and welfare of those who gave
their all for the Nation's security seems to be of no concern to the
powers that be.
.
To add insult
to injury A major portion of the mainstream electronic media has
preferred to ignore the issue totally despite real time information and
news being given to them on a daily basis. The only vestige of
importance being the regional electronic and to a large extent the print
media who have been supportive of the cause. The mainstream print media
has also ignored the plight of octogenarians and even some
nanogerianarians
who could be in a totally different line of fire while waiting
eternally for the announcement.. The fate of widows and orphaned
children as also those with combat disability has been left hanging on
the file laden tables of the Ministry of Finance that despite all its
yogic contortions, the PMO cannot have them moved.
.
In view of this stalemate, UFESM has convened a coordination committee at 1100 h at Jantar Mantar on 22 June 2015 to finalize the next course of action including escalation of protests as also form of Direct action.
Once finalized the details will be conveyed to all concerned.
Col Anil Kaul, VrC Veteran
Media Advisor & Spokesman
UFESM
(SOURCE: email FROM UFESM)
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