covering letter for submission of memorundum mar 12
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Indian Veterans for Democracy (IVD) (A Political Front of Retired Military Soldiers)
We have served democratic India with our blood, now we will live for democracy
Veterans have a political stake in the democracy and will exert and exercise it
[email protected] or http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/groups/veteransfordemocracy/
Colonel Ashok Kumar Singh; Veteran Convener
Veterans For Democracy
Mob: 9711390413 11 Mar. 12
SUBMISSION OF MEMORUNDUM OF DEMANDS FOR JUSTICE BY RETIRED OFFICERS, SOLDIERS AND
WAR WIDOWS ( VETRANS)
Dear Sir
On behalf of Veterans for democracy; a political front of retired officers, soldiers and war widows, I
am taking this opportunities to draw your kind attention to the plight of veterans and war widows
along with submission of our demands to bring justice to them.
‘Veterans for Democracy; is an initiative by veterans to provide a political interphase in form of a
platform to almost 3 crores veterans, their dependents, friends and supporters. The initiative is not
affiliated or supported by any political party or ideology except their faith in constitution, democracy
and freedom with an overall objective of strengthening the democracy.
Since independence veterans whether in service or retired have stood by the Indian constitution and
value of democracy. Like freedom fighters they have served the nation with their blood and have
always worked for nation building. They have invaluable political stake in the democracy. It is
therefore their right to work for strengthening the values as envisaged in Indian constitution and
demand justice and fair Governance.
Veterans for long have been exploited, discriminated and ignored unfortunately by the state which
they served. I draw your attention to the today’s article in Hindustan Time where in the pathetic
condition of family of Parmaveer Chakra winner Late Shri Labert Ekka has been highlighted. I also
draw your attention to the recent movie on Subedar Pan Singh Tomar who was a national
sportsperson but due to sheer neglect and injustice by the state became dacoit. These are not
isolated cases, veterans are todays a marginalised and neglected class. The situation is dangerous if
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Indian Veterans for Democracy (IVD) (A Political Front of Retired Military Soldiers)
We have served democratic India with our blood, now we will live for democracy
Veterans have a political stake in the democracy and will exert and exercise it
[email protected] or http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/groups/veteransfordemocracy/
seen in the background of rising frustration of people and insurgency in the country. It is known fact
(in political science) that when revolutions take place due to state repression and poor governance
soldiers are first to join. And it’s a fact that veterans and even serving soldiers from insurgency
infested areas are under pressure.
Notwithstanding such pressures and injustice veterans while in service or retired have stood by their
oath and their belief in democracy and constitution and deserve compliment and appreciation. The
present course of directly approaching the political leadership of the country for the justice with a
confidence of getting it, has been taken reasserting their same belief in our democracy. India is a
vibrant democracy and developing nation and has tremendous strength and resilience to overcome
problems faced by her. Veterans stand by their commitment for nation building and are requesting a
just opportunity to be part it.
The memorandum of demands as enclosed, concerns to grant of justice to prevent veteran’s
exploitation, discrimination and also for strengthening the constitutional framework, good
governance, efficient administration and fair justice system.
Veterans humbly request you to consider these demands objectively and grant justice.
Thanking you
Colonel Ashok Kumar Singh; Veteran
Convener
Greater Noida