Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 18: The Central Paramilitary Forces Welfare Association (CPFWA) today urged the Government, especially PM Modi, to consider and fulfil the long-pending demands for the welfare of ex-Central Paramilitary Forces personnel.
The demand was raised by Ashok Kumar, Chairman of the association in a press conference held here today.
Speaking on the occasion, Ashok Kumar urged the Central Government to implement of new commission advisory with a 7th Pay Recommendation Committee suggesting 3.68 and clearance of 18 months DA (Dearness Allowance) arrears, ensuring prompt payment.
Referring to the Government order dated December 23, 2012, highlighting the approval of the CCS to declare CAPF Personnel from BSF, CRPF, CISF, and ITBP personnel as Ex-Servicemen, Ashok appealed the Central /UT Governments to extend suitable benefits.
He urged the Government to redress a collective demand from BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, CISE, and Assam Rifles for the implementation of One Rank, One Pension.
The members of the association further warned the Government that if the 18-month DA arrears are not paid by the Government, the 65 lakh central employees will boycott the BJP in the 2024 elections.
Among others who were present during the press conference included Harinder Mahajan, Chief Advisor, S. K. Sharma, President J&K UT, Harbans Lal, Vice President, Noor Muhammad, General Secretary, Gulam Nabi Peer Shah, Yash Pal (BSF), Jagan Nath, Lovely Pandit, Kirtan Singh and Madan Lal.
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