Maj Gen (retd) Satbir Singh, who met the Minister along with few others, for the second time today, said the veterans would take a call on continuance of the agitation, that entered its 84th day, after a core committee meeting of the veterans.
"Defence Minister has confirmed that there is no VRS in defence services and so OROP will be applicable in PMR (Pre-mature Retirement). An official note would be given in a day or two after having a word with the Prime Minister. Parrikar has confirmed that he would give a clarification tomorrow evening or day after tomorrow. As far as Defence Minister and we are concerned that clause goes," Singh told reporters.
The meeting came after the government announced its decision to implement OROP but the veterans rejected it with the issue of five year revision of pension and whether it would cover those who have taken pre-mature retirement becoming major sticking points.
Singh, who had earlier stuck to the stand of continuing with the agitation till every demand was met, also indicated towards a rethink of on whether to continue with the protest.