Addressing a rally in Morena in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, Modi said, The Congress government had only earmarked Rs 500 crore for OROP, but the BJP government has given Rs 70,000 crore to our soldiers and their families.
We have also implemented the 7th Pay Commission for ex-servicemen, he added.
The OROP scheme was announced by the UPA government in 2014, but its implementation was delayed due to legal challenges. The BJP government finally implemented the scheme in 2016.Source:- outlook indiaModi also attacked the Congress for its stand on the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), saying the BJP was committed to protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
Source:-ani newsThe Congress wants to repeal the AFSPA, but we will not allow it. We will protect the sovereignty and integrity of our country, he said.
He also said that the BJP was committed to providing adequate funds for the armed forces.
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Congress earmarked Rs 500 crore for OROP, we have given Rs 70,000 crore to ex-servicemen: PM Modi
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