NEW DELHI: The Deadlock over ‘One rank, One Pension’ (OROP) persisted today with agitating ex-servicemen accusing the Government of “constantly shifting goalpost” and “wasting time” even as a fresh round of back-channel talks were held.
The veterans also accused the Government of not coming out with any “concrete proposal” to resolve the issue.
Some sections in the Government were also giving misleading figures about financial ramifications in implementing the scheme, they alleged.
Asked what would be their reaction if the Government unilaterally announces OROP on its own conditions, Col (Retd) Anil Kaul, media adviser to the United Front of Ex-Servicemen, said, “We will not accept it if it is against the agreed definition of OROP”.
Hours after the press conference, Lt Gen (Retd) Balbir Singh, President of Indian Ex-servicemen Movement met Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag at his South Block Office along with Maj Gen (Retd) Satbir Singh.
“No progress as such were made today. We reiterated our stand,” Balbir told PTI.
Asked if there has been any change in its committed position that they are ready to accept revision of pension once in two years, he said, “My stand has been that if a commitment is given, then it remains. These negotiations are not being carried out by children”.
There were reports that a particular section of ex-servicemen wanted to go back on the commitment and stick to their original demand of revising pension every year. (AGENCIES)
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