Special Mentions

Demand for reservation of one seat each in both Houses of Parliament for Armed Forces veterans or nominations thereof

Sir,

The nation is aware of the services and sacrifices made for the country by the Armed Forces personnel in times of war, natural calamities and civil turmoil. While the Armed Forces selflessly guard and protect the nation, there is a feeling that the country does not understand their concerns and that they do not have a forceful platform to voice their grievances and demands.  The time has come for the nation to address this concern.

To facilitate this, I demand that the Government should seriously consider giving an independent, non-political voice to the Armed Forces veterans by reserving at least one Parliament seat - anywhere in India – for a representative of the Armed Forces veterans. Alternatively, the Government must nominate one representative each from the veterans to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by making suitable amendments to the Constitution of India, to ensure that they are able to represent the voice of the over 26 lakh ex-servicemen and their families.

I urge the Government to seriously consider giving representation to the Armed Forces veterans in Parliament.  This will certainly send a message to the Armed forces personnel and their families that the nation understands their concerns and accords the highest priority to their welfare.

Thank you.