The present government kept its promise within a year of coming to power by settling the 40-year-old one rank, one pension (OROP) issue raised by ex-servicemen. And to address anomalies, if any, they have appointed a judicial commission. It is a just and fair system and mechanism put in place. Returning medals, burning effigies and going on hunger strike has lowered the image of the disciplined soldier. Some disgruntled pensioners are misleading ex-servicemen with a view to creating an anti-government environment. Had they waited for the Seventh Pay Commission report, they would have got better results. Time has come to stop the agitation and sit across the table to settle issues, if any.
COL SK AGGARWAL (RETD), PANCHKULA