SOURCE: IESM
Some ESM and ESM groups are issuing statements against IESM and JM agitation implying involvement of JM and its leaders in politics and political process. These statements are baseless and are completely denied by IESM.
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10:39 AM (3 hours ago)
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Dear Members
IESM has been taking up the issues, which concern welfare of ESM, strongly with Govt. OROP is one of the main issues. IESM had started RHS and agitation at JM for approval of OROP which was passed by Govt in their budgets in Feb 14 by UPA Govt and then in July 14 by NDA Govt. NDA Govt finally released OROP on 7 Nov 15 but it was truncated OROP and is not as per approved definition of OROP. IESM continued with the agitation at JM to press for full OROP. It is very important to note that Govt had never issued any clarification as to why did Govt not release full OROP. Only Govt can answer this question. ESM will ask this question in assembly elections in Punjab, Uttar Khand and UP and then in next general elections in 2019. Govt will have to give a reply to get ESM votes.
However on the suggestion of Defence Minister that Govt cannot be forced to remove anomalies in OROP with the gun of agitation pointing at head of the Govt. IESM in consultation with ESM decided to temporarily suspend RHS on 29 Apr 16 to confirm that ESM do not want confrontation with Govt and would be happy to create a congenial atmosphere for talks. ESM are disappointed with the Govt because Govt is refusing to engage JM with talks even after suspension of RHS.
It is noteworthy that the BJP Govt won with clear majority in General elections in May 2014 because of swing created by ESM vote in favor of BJP. ESM reserve their right of franchise and vote for a party which will solve ESM problems and will fulfill the promises given to ESM and public.
Jumlas will not be accepted now.
Some ESM have got together and have decided to register a political party in the name of FOUJI JANATA PARTY. This is only to ensure that fouji vote and their family vote is united under one umbrella and is used to create a pressure gp to demand welfare from the political parties.
No one can deny independence of franchise and IESM is first to ensure that every ESM is free to align with any party and vote as per his choice/conscience. The underlying principle here must be that ESM vote must benefit ESM family and should not be used for personal aggrandizement. However effort to unite ESM vote under one umbrella will continue.
The organizers of FJP have requested Maj Gen Satbir Singh and leaders of agitation at JM to help them in unifying the ESM vote bank under one umbrella to ensure that it is used for benefit of ESM. Maj Gen Satbir Singh has consented to guide FJP at this crucial time. Maj Gen Satbir Singh has issued a clarification that he personally will not seek any favors from any party and will not contest election till full approval of OROP. His clarification is pasted below.
It is very unfortunate that some ESM and some ESM groups, instead of appreciating/joining unity efforts of FJP, have started a campaign against unity move. The reasons are not difficult to understand. These desperate ESM and ESM groups/have already aligned with some political party and hence are opposing the unity move. These desperate groups are only looking for their personal aggrandizement and hence misleading the ESM. These groups have also started a vilification campaign against Maj Gen Satbir Singh and organizers of JM. Some of the mails published in Sanjha Morcha blog and some of the mails/statements of other individual ESM/gps are part of this vilification campaign against JM agitation and its organizers. ESM are requested to remain vigilant and befitting reply to these self centered ESM and ESM gps.
Environment would have noticed that IESM/UFESMJM has never issued any statement against any individual ESM, ESM gp or any other ESM party.
In view of above background following clarification is
issued by IESM.
This is with reference to a news item appearing in Jalandhar and statement appearing in a blog called "Sanjha Mocha' regarding establishing a political party called FAUJI JANTA PARTY (FJP). The aim of the FJP is to unite ESM vote bank and use ESM vote bank for welfare of ESM. For this purpose FJP may contest the forthcoming Punjab, Uttar Khand and Uttar Pradesh elections in 2017 by fielding suitable ESM with proven track record and proven honesty. This exercise could be carried out in conjunction with main line pol parties and other like minded groups.
Some ESM and ESM groups are issuing statements against IESM and JM agitation implying involvement of JM and its leaders in politics and political process. These statements are baseless and are completely denied by IESM.
This is to categorically and unequivocally deny any such involvement of IESM and members of the governing body of IESM in any political activity. In this respect clarification issued by Maj Gen Satbir Singh Chairman IESM, Advisor UFESM JM and Advisor FJP is given below
CLARIFICATION
17 Aug 2016
Dear Friends,
1. I find that rumours are being spread that IESM is going political and the funds donated for the OROP Protest Movement will be used for political purposes.
2. I wish to reiterate, emphasise and confirm the following:-
(a) IESM is not rpt not going political . However, some members of the Defence Fraternity have formed a Political Party by the Name Fauji Janta Party (FJP) to restore the Izzat and Status of the Soldiers and play its rightful role in the governance of the Nation.
(b) No funds donated for the OROP Movement will be spent on any Political Activity.
(c) I or any member of the Governing Body of IESM will not fight the Political Election till the OROP Movement is in progress.
(d) The members of the Defence Fraternity who have formed the FJP have however requested me to guide them in their efforts. I have informed them that I would be available for any advice when asked for.
3. This is for your information and further circulation to the members of Defene Fraternity.
With regards,
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM (Retd)
Chairman Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM)
Mobile: 9312404269, 01244110570Email:satbirsm@gmail.com
Chairman Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM)
Mobile: 9312404269, 01244110570Email:satbirsm@gmail.com
Regards
Gp Capt VK Gandhi VSM
Gen Sec IESM
Gen Sec IESM
OROP is our right. Dilution in OROP will NOT be accepted.
IF YOU SEE SOMEONE WITHOUT A SMILE GIVE HIM ONE OF YOURS.
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