One Rank One Pension

For Congress, OROP Means One Rahul, One Priyanka, Says Amit Shah

India News | ANI | Monday May 13, 2019

BJP President Amit Shah asserted at a public rally in Himachal Pradesh's Nahan that the Narendra Modi government not just ensured national security but also brought in One Rank One Pension scheme for the armed forces after it came to power.

Nirmala Sitharaman Slams Opposition Over OROP, National War Memorial

India News | ANI | Monday March 4, 2019

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attacked the Opposition over the One Rank One Pension (OROP) on Monday, saying that previous governments had approved a proposal of just Rs 500 crore for it whereas the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has already transferred Rs 35,000 crore to the account of former army servicemen in the last three ye...

Days After Tragedy, Retired CRPF Soldiers March In Capital For Pensions

India News | Written by Sukirti Dwivedi | Monday March 4, 2019

Hundreds of retired paramilitary personnel from across the country on Sunday held a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to demand One Rank One Pension (OROP) for all servicemen that will provide the same pension for the same rank, for the same length of service, irrespective of the date of retirement.

"OROP" vs "ODOMOS": Amit Shah's Dig Draws Omar Abdullah's Counter-Attack

India News | NDTV News Desk | Tuesday January 29, 2019

Amit Shah introduced a new version of OROP or One Rank One Pension as he targeted Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at a public meeting in Himachal Pradesh today. Jammu and Kashmir politician Omar Abdullah's swift rebuttal starred another acronym - ODOMOS.

"Only Rahul, Only Priyanka": Amit Shah Re-Versions OROP To Target Gandhis

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday January 28, 2019

Amit Shah introduced a new version of OROP or One Rank One Pension as he targeted Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at a public meeting in Himachal Pradesh.

If Voted To Power, Congress Will Fulfil OROP Commitments: Rahul Gandhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 27, 2018

A Congress-led government would fulfil all the commitments the party had made on the 'one rank, one pension' issue, Rahul Gandhi told a group of ex-servicemen on Saturday.

OROP Promise Delivered, Shows Commitment To Army: PM Narendra Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 4, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today his government delivered on the promise made to ex-servicemen on 'One Rank One Pension' scheme and it was an indication of the centre's commitment to the Indian Army

Deja Vu For Arvind Kejriwal. New Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal Returns File

Delhi News | NDTV News Desk | Thursday March 9, 2017

Arvind Kejriwal will not be able to make good on his promise to give Rs one crore to the family of an ex-soldier who had committed suicide in Delhi during a protest. The Delhi Chief Minister's decision has been rejected by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on technical grounds.

Uttarakhand Elections 2017: Questioning Surgical Strikes An Insult To Armed Forces, Says PM Narendra Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 12, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a frontal attack on the Congress for "insulting" the armed forces by questioning the surgical strikes, "sleeping" over One Rank One Pension or OROP for 40 years and for "indulging" in corruption.

Arrears Of Army Veteran Who Killed Himself Was Credited To His Account On November 8: Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 30, 2016

Seven days after ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal allegedly committed suicide on November 1 over "One Rank One Pension" (OROP) issue, the government had credited the arrears of Rs 53,978 to his bank account, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

BJP Brass In UP Accuses Congress Of Politicising OROP, Talk Of Surgical Strikes

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Monday November 7, 2016

At BJP's second 'parivartan rally' in Bundelkhand in the run up to the Uttar Pradesh elections, Home Minister Rajnath Singh took the stage to speak yet again on army's surgical strikes and to accuse the Congress of politicizing the issue of One Rank One Pension or OROP.

Manohar Parrikar Lying On One Rank One Pension Issue: AAP's Ashutosh

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 6, 2016

AAP today accused Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar of "lying" on the issue of OROP for the ex-servicemen.

Only 5 Per Cent Army Veterans Facing Problems Over OROP: Manohar Parrikar

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 5, 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said 95 per cent of retired defence personnel have benefited from the implementation of the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) scheme and problems being faced by the remaining 5 per per cent will be resolved in the next two months.

Delhi Police To Quiz 3 Ex-Servicemen In OROP Suicide Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 5, 2016

Delhi Police has summoned three ex-servicemen for questioning in the suicide of retired Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal, whose death sparked a massive political row over implementation of OROP.

Veterans Owed Money, But Respect Too: Rahul Gandhi On OROP Pension Row

India News | Edited by Veer Arjun Singh | Friday November 4, 2016

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today accused the government of habitually betraying soldiers and former servicemen by withholding the higher pensions that they are due under a new scheme cleared last year.