Dear Sri Gangadharan,
I am extremely happy that you have taken the initiative in making an effort to bring together leaders of major stakeholder groups to a common platform to explore the possibility of evolving a uniform strategy of approach in connection with the SC case which is expected to come up on 12th November 2014.
As time is running out we have to act quickly. In my view this is a very significant development and I hope this will lead to an uniform and acceptable strategy. If we have to achieve synergistic results we have to approach the issue with open mind and clarity of purpose without any inhibitions. Let the leaders have one goal -- to counter the arguments effectively of GOI/LIC at the time of court hearing/s with "one voice" without wielding swords at each other which, at this final lap will nullify all our achievements and efforts. We should not give handle to the opposite parties viz. GOI/LIC to take advantage of the lack of unity of purpose while putting forth our arguments/submissions to the honourable SC. Our legal counsels should be persuaded to traverse the paths together and not cross the
paths leading to adverse results. Let us have only one goal i.e. to get justice and to bring smiles in the lips of ageing pensioners and family pensioners.
I am confident that our leaders will appreciate your initiative in trying to bring all stakeholder groups to a common platform and move positively. I wish your effort all the best and success in forging unity.
Regards
T K S Narayanan