M.V.Ruparelia, Chief
Patron, All India Senior Citizens Confederation (AISCCON),A503 Rashmi
Utsav, Near Jangid Estate & Vijay
Park, Mira Road (East), Dist. Thane.401
107. M. 09821732855. E/Mail:mrmvruparelia@gmail.com
Shri Narendra Modiji, Prime Minister of
India. Date: 15-6-15.
South Block, Raisina Hill, New
Delhi-110101.
Respected Modiji,
Sub: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day- 15 th June, 15.
You have been kind enough to various sections of Society and
have taken action to give various benefits to them, you have also talked about
them in your Man Ki Bat etc but completely forgotten your 12 cror Elders of the
Country. I have sent you 4 letters dt 17-5-14, 27-5-14, 24-7-14 and 14-4-15 giving
what is not done in addition to letters to concerned Ministers. No reply is
received from your side nor from concerned Ministries. It is seen from Press
Reports that no mention is made by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
about Senior Citizens in their Progress Report about work done by Nodal
Ministry during the first year of BJP Rule.
According
to the INPEA, Elder Abuse is a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate
action, occurring within any relationship, where there is an expectation of
trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. It can be of various
forms-physical, psychological, emotional, sexual, financial or simply reflect
intentional or unintentional neglect. Elder Abuse is a violation of Human
Rights and a significant cause of injury, illness, lost productivity, isolation
& despair. Confronting &
reducing Elder Abuse requires a multispectral & multidisciplinary approach.
Governments and Most Powerful Fourth Estate viz Media are two main sources on
which depend the well being of Elders and strengthening of their legitimate
place in Society & helping them to live
their last phase of life with Purpose, Dignity & Peace. Not implementing
the various notified Policies by Central & State Governments and other
stake holders even after 17 years is nothing but Deplorable Abuse of Elders in
India in light of INPEA`s above
definition!
On this International Day, we request you to look in to this
deplorable position for quick remedial actions, hold second All India
Conference of Senior Citizens at your level and do something concrete for the well being of Elders and strengthening of their
legitimate place in Society & helping them to live their last phase of life with Purpose, Dignity & Peace.
With Blessings and
Best Wishes,
Thanking You,
Yours Sincerely,
(M.V.Ruparelia)