Thursday, August 20, 2009

Views from UK of Veteran RS Rajput

From: RSingh305@aol. com RSingh305@aol. com
Subject: IMG_1182.JPG
To: kamboj_cs@yahoo. co.in
Date: Monday, 17 August, 2009, 6:31 PM
Sir,
I bought a copy of "The Daily Telegraph", London, for the sole reason that on its FRONT PAGE the editor has given FULL PAGE coverage to the British soldiers killed in battle in Afghanistan (attachment) .

Television, all the channels, BBC and others, are giving daily coverage to war there. The bodies of those killed are brought to this country by air and then PARADED through towns with full military honours with members of public lining the streets on both sides.

It is a proof of the VALUE placed on soldiers by people and government of this country. Naturally there are voices against the war in Afghanistan but the support and loyalty of the overwhelming majority carries the day.

The news today also tells us of increase in the number of young volunteers to join the army. Rising unemployment may be one reason but their Will & Spirit to Fight cannot be underestimated.

We NRI's see COLLECTIVE response, supported by media, to external and internal threats to this country.

Regards
RS Rajput
(UK)
17 August 2009.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Mail from cdr Pathak ...Pune

From: Ravindra Pathak raviwarsha@gmail.com
Subject: IESM Membership
To: satbirsm@yahoo.com
Cc: "Brig C S Kamboj" kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in, TRUNCATED
Date: Tuesday, 18 August, 2009, 11:44 AM
Dear Sir

Today i have registered the following online
1. Surve Dilip Babu Nb Sb
The HDFC receipt is enclosed.

The forms will follow in due course.

Brgds

R W Pathak

Cdr Ravindra Waman Pathak I.N.(Retd)(Mobile 919822329340)
and
Warsha R Pathak(Mobile 919822329340

Monday, August 17, 2009

RBI Intervention by Cdr Pathak , Pune

Dear Sir

Kindly refer to mail on the subject sent earlier.I am resending the mail with the attachment on F A Q on Pension payment by banks.

Before we take up anything with RBI let us try and find out from our banks what are their problems and we may be able to get a better picture to plan our future course with RBI Intervention.

Today I have had a good interaction with the person handling pensions in my branch and i expect to get answers from him in a couple of days about their problems and his suggested solutions.

Brgds

R W Pathak


Cdr Ravindra Waman Pathak I.N.(Retd)(Mobile 919822329340

Friday, August 14, 2009

Views by Col CJS Khera

Subject: Re: MINUTES STEERING COMMITTE MEETING


Date: Friday, 14 August, 2009, 8:45 AM

Sir,

1. Thanks for the informatory email. This is the only way we can come on one platform, if only there is no communication gap.
2. There need more to be done on ground ,as 80% of ESM does not have any source to get informed as to what is being planned by IESM except officers/Jcos with email accounts. I suggest the following-


(a) the Local ESM of area must spread info in English or in local language at the CSD counters, Sainik welfare Centres, ECHS centres , State treasury, Pension paying banks so that more mind join us and participate. This sort of marketing need to be done to ensure maximum voice errupt from ESMcommunity

(b) All ESM org must have ESM Data bank with detailed particulars and contact numbers.

(c) I am in possession such data bank of Distt Roopngar including Chd,Mohali,Morinds,Kharar,Panchkula. This needs to be now updated by writing letter to each ESM.

3. I appreciate you advice to the Higher HQ of IESM and also praise for circulating the miutes of meeting held at Delhi.

Regards
Col CJS khera
9855115050
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From: Ravindran Major
Subject: Re: EMAILS FROM MEMBERS - SET 2 - EMAIL 598/2009 - 13 AUG 09 - (R to S)
To: ""REPORT MY SIGNAL" (CS Kamboj)" kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in
Date: Friday, 14 August, 2009, 8:58 AM
I have sent the folowing comment:

Rudroneel Ghosh (article in Pioneer on 13 aug) and Dr NarendraKumar exhibit total ignorance of the power of truth.
Admiral Mehta has just made a satement of fact as any soldier/citizen who loves his motherland would recognise. We have a long way from the days of SunTsu and though some of the principles he had enunciated may hold good even today, it is simply not possible today to put on a false facade that could deceive a potential enemy to any worthwhile extent.
Before flexing one's muscles one must ensure that they are worthy of being exhibited!

regards n bw

ravi (Maj PM Ravindaran)
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From: Brij Thapa col_thapa_engrs@hotmail.com
Subject: FW: EMAILS FROM SECY GEN IESM - EMAIL 598/2009 - 13 AUG 09 - (R to Z)
To: "aaa Brig C S Kamboj" kamboj_cs@yahoo.co.in
Date: Friday, 14 August, 2009, 10:07 AM

Dear Brig Kamboj Sir, Cordial regards.
Thanks for all the mails. Though I may not be in India but my heart & soul will be with IESM and Doon Valley will also take active part & give full support always & every time to achieve the planned Mission (It is regarding meeting on 30 Aug at Noida).
Brij (Lt Col BM Thapa, Secy General DESL)
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THE END

A REAL DOWNFALL OF INDIAN ARMED FORCES

A REAL DOWNFALL OF INDIAN ARMED FORCES


The implementation of sixth pay commission has drastically changed the warrant of precedence (WoP) for the Indian Armed Forces. The chairperson of UPSC has been upgraded to article 9A over services chiefs (at article 12). He/she used to be earlier at article 17 below Services Chiefs and also below officiating chiefs of the rank of Lt Gen who were on article 16.

Chairperson of SCs and STs were added in article 17. Both these chairpersons are now higher than Army Commanders/Vice Chiefs who are in article 23.

Members of SCs & STs placed at same level of Army Commanders/Vice Chiefs at article 23. What more can one say, even Field Marshall Manekshaw was placed at article 12 below two former civil servants (Brijesh Mishra and Vijay Kapoor). Now, does anyone know what these gentlemen have done for INDIA????

As was well known, Army Commanders/Vice Chiefs were equated with secretaries to Govt. of India on article 23. However, Note 10(c) of the WoP make an interesting distinction: In official functions held at Delhi, Army Commanders/Vice Chiefs of the Army Staff or equivalent in other services will always rank after the secretaries to the Government of India.

Following are the deductions:
1. DIG is now officially equivalent to a Brigadier (Earlier this rank was even junior to a Colonel)

2. Ministry of Home Affairs has declared that all IPS officers shall attain the rank of DIG in 14 year's service.

3. Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) is now officially equivalent to the rank of Major General.

4. Dept of Pers & Trg has declared that all IAS officers shall attain the rank of SAG in 14 year's service.

5. What would be achievable by 100% IPS officers in 14 years would now be achievable by 7% defence officers in 28 years..

6. What would be achievable by 100% IAS officers in 14 years would now be achievable by 2% defence in 33 years.

It is pertinent to mention that the senior most civilian rank in a state was equivalent to a Colonel during independence; whereas, over a period of time, the nation has only seen the downfall our BABUS. Their machinery collapses even with a simple storm, whereas, their protocol has kept on rising. I dont need to mention the professionalism of our Armed Forces; the nation knows this well.
In principle, our politicians need to give an explanation for this remarkable erosion of a soldier's status over the past sixty years, the Generals, too, are equally responsible. They have virtually failed in restoring the pride of their own men whom they command. No wonder, now even they don’t send their children to the Services; they rather prefer beauty contests or becoming Bollywood stars. I don’t blame them also, they have seen it all.

It is high time that we speak up or else only GOD can save this country.
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With Warm Regards,
Col RP Chaturvedi,

Mail from Lt Gen Bahri...

Hats off to Cdr Balaji. Great work being done without worrying which service the individual belongs. May he continue doing this. I am rather surprised that no one has volunteered to take on this kind of service to their colleagues in uniform.
We have also started in a small way in Som Vihar to see that 85 widow residents of ours get their dues be it their pension arrears or addl 20% on attaining age of 80 yrs. The banks and PCDA have to be pushed to see that they get their dues.
Satish

Lt Gen SK Bahri (Retd

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Views by Col Sundar..Secundrabad

From: Lt Col M D Sundar
To: Brig Kamboj
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:46 PM
Subject: Independence Day celebrations - 15 Aug 09

Dear Brig Kamboj

I have been following with very great interest the excellent work you all are doing for the welfare of ESM .

I am currently involved on a much broader canvas - of bringing about a change in the "quality of life " of the villages of our country along with interested and committed selfless volunteers of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations .I am therefore unable to contribute any quality time for the ESM movement .However although I am not an active participant my silent prayers are always with the ESM movement so valiantly led by Gen Kadyan.

I have a suggestion to make regarding our 63rd Independence Day coming on 15 Aug 09. I am sure that every Housing Complex in the cities of our Country will be having their own small flag hoisting ceremony/ celebrations . This would be the most appropriate time for our serving /retired, officers / PBOR residing in their Housing complexes to speak about their experiences during combat so that we can familiarise the civilian audience about what a War really is and the role of our Armed Forces in maintaining the unity and integrity of the country.

This movement should slowly be extended to the grass roots levels in every village / hamlet of our country where a majority of the PBOR ESM live .

We should also make it a point to repeat this on every Republic Day celebrations ,as well as Anniversary celebrations on one fixed day for the 1962 ,1965 as well as 1971 0operations like the Battle of Bomdila in 1962 or Battle of Basantar in 1971 operations etc .

If you recollect I once spoke to you from San Francisco regarding the Memorial Day for American War heroes which the Americans celebrate when all shops are closed , the President addresses the Nation and people go to the graves of the soldiers who lost their lives in battles as well as Counter insurgency operations in Iraq etc.

We should also start a movement for a "Memorial Day" for India .Initial
y the Ministers , the bureaucrats may not support but over a period of time this will gain momentum .Everything in life has a small beginning like our ESM movement !

With very best regards
Col Sundar
(MD Sundar, Secunderabad, email ID - colsundar@yahoo.co.in )

Work is worship ,Duty is Go