A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence meeting addressed challenges faced by ex-servicemen, including resettlement, employment, and healthcare access. Rahul Gandhi highlighted issues like treatment denial at private hospitals due to pending dues and insufficient financial aid for serious illnesses, questioning the Rs 75,000 limit for cancer and kidney treatments. The committee also emphasized the need for greater public sector employment for the nearly 60,000 annual retirees, noting a lack of adequate rehabilitation opportunities.