OROP row: Army morale at all-time low due to Ram Kishan Grewal's suicide, says Kejriwal
The Army's morale is at an all-time low because of the poor treatment meted out to the family of a former soldier who killed himself, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday.
Nov 04, 2016, 13:55 PM ISTOROP suicide row: 'I'm near India Gate... have consumed poison' - Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal’s last words to his family
Army veteran Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal, who allegedly killed himself on Tuesday evening in frustration over central government's delay in implementing the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, had called up his family members minutes before taking the extreme step.
Nov 02, 2016, 20:17 PM ISTOROP issue: Ex-servicemen threaten to intensify stir
The government came out with a notification on OROP on November 7 but the veterans still remain unsatisfied.
Dec 13, 2015, 17:51 PM ISTEx-servicemen delegation meets Finance Minister on OROP issue
As per the notification issued on November 7, if someone has taken pre-mature retirement, the person will not be entitled for the benefit of OROP.
Nov 24, 2015, 20:02 PM ISTOROP issue: Retired paramilitary officials to hold stir from Monday
The agitators have also demanded that benefits of health care and canteen facilities should be extended to the families of both the serving and retired personnel.
Nov 01, 2015, 23:46 PM IST