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Army veterans celebrate in Delhi as government decides to implement OROP

Army veterans are seen flashing victory signs at the site of their hunger strike in Jantar Mantar in New Delhi seeking One Rank One Pension. The government on Saturday decided to implement the OROP scheme.

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FP Staff|Sep 06, 2015, 11:21:36 IST

Firstpost / Naresh Sharma
Army veterans are seen flashing victory signs at the site of their hunger strike in Jantar Mantar in New Delhi seeking One Rank One Pension. Image: Firstpost / Naresh Sharma
Firstpost / Naresh Sharma
A list was shown listing names and ranks of ex-servicemen on an indefinite hunger strike, and also mentioning the date since when they have been on a fast. Image: Firstpost / Naresh Sharma
Firstpost / Naresh Sharma
The government on Saturday decided to implement the OROP scheme. This was announced by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. Image: Firstpost / Naresh Sharma
Firstpost / Naresh Sharma
Major-General Satbir Singh, who has been leading the agitation, speaks to the media amid celebrations over the government's announcement. Image: Firstpost / Naresh Sharma
Firstpost / Naresh Sharma
Victory signs at the protest. While Satbir Singh said that the hunger strike would be called off, the agitation would continue till all major demands are met. Image: Firstpost / Naresh Sharma

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First Published:Sep 06, 2015, 11:21:36 IST
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