Martyr Army Jawan Pension: Who will get pension in the family of soldiers martyred while serving in the country’s army? Whose right on pension of Shaheed Jawan? The central government gave the answer to the same question of Congress MP Imran Masood in Parliament on Friday. The government said that, we are considering this matter, that the pension should be distributed between the wife and parents of the martyr. Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth in a written reply in the Lok Sabha said that a proposal has been received to divide the family pension between the parents and the wife, which is being considered. The Defense Minister said that information has been received that the Army has also sent a proposal to the Ministry of Defense on this subject. He said that the parents of the martyred soldiers have demanded an amendment in the law for financial help. Let us tell you that according to the rules, the amount of gratuity, provident fund, insurance and ex-gratia is given as per the nomination or will of the martyred soldier. But in matrimonial case pension amount is given to wife of martyr and parents of unmarried martyr are given pension amount.

Why did this issue arise? :
The issue of who should get the right to pension among the wives or parents of martyred soldiers is currently under discussion. In the last few years, there have been complaints from the families of the martyrs that the parents become destitute after the wife gets many facilities including the martyr’s pension. Apart from this, in many cases there have also been cases of indecency with the wives, complaints of being thrown out of the house or forcing them to remarry within the house. In this case there is a need for financial support in addition to emotional support for the parent or spouse who is already facing endless pain. It is for this reason that the issue has gained public attention in recent times.