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ARM-TWISTING? The protesting ex-servicemen pointed out that their numbers make them a considerable vote-bank.

ARM-TWISTING? The protesting ex-servicemen pointed out that their numbers make them a considerable vote-bank.

Ex-soldiers take to streets over pay, Govt frowns

Military veterans have been voluble in making their displeasure over the Sixth Pay Commission's recommendations known. Now, they have adopted a political style and it is enough to worry the Establishment. The Government, on its part, denounced the protests and called them "unbecoming" and "undignified".

NO GRATITUDE? The critically ill Colonel is among India

Special: Govt health scheme for ex-servicemen a dud

Leading hospitals are reluctant to admit critically-ill veterans due to late payments by the government.

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