September 30th, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over the disability pension rules for the Armed Forces and said they are working against the welfare of jawans, ex-servicemen and veterans.
Kharge added that it is difficult for the government to provide financial support to the families affected by the strike.
further, Kharge listed points and schemes mentioning the One Rank One Pension and Agnipath Scheme.
Non-Functional Utility 'to ensure automatic time bound pay promotion. Snatching away of Medical benefits/pensions to our Jawans who have valiantly served the nation under the Short Service Commission. Privatisation of the Ordinance Factory Board and rationing in CSD outlets, Kharge said.
The Congrès President further proposed establishing an ex-servicemen commission on behalf of the party.