Divya Delhi: PM Modi: One Rank One Pension Reaffirms Nation's Gratitude to HeroesPrime Minister Narendra Modi said 'one rank one pension' for veterans was a big step toward reiterating the nation's respect to its soldiers. He wrote on X that the BJP's pre-2014 Lok Sabha election promise was fulfilled on this day. On November 7, 2015, his government ordered OROP to take effect on July 1, 2014.“It would make you all happy that lakhs of pensioners and pensioner families have benefited from this landmark initiative over the decade. OROP symbolizes the government's dedication to military health beyond numbers " he stated. The prime minister stated his government will constantly enhance the military and improve the condition of its personnel. OROP was a salute to veterans and ex-service men who risk their lives to defend the nation, he said. "OROP was a major step toward meeting this long-standing demand and expressing our gratitude to our heroes," he said.