Cong to pressurise Govt for welfare of ex-servicemen : Rahul
"We gave money and decision was also taken but still nothing is done. We will pressurize the government to resolve the issue as soon as possible," reports quoted Rahul Gandhi as saying.
Gandhi has taken up the issue at a time when there is reported unhappiness among ex-servicemen over non-implementation of the scheme.
Congress has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gone back on his words on the issue after promising to implement the scheme for retired military personnel.
The demand for one-rank-one-pension scheme made by soldiers had been accepted by the Congress led UPA government which had allocated Rs 8300 crore budget for the purpose.
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