BJP trying to create armed cadre base through 'Agnipath' scheme: Mamata Banerjee
India | June 20, 2022 14:34 ISTMamata Banerjee said the BJP is trying to fool the masses ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls by announcing such schemes.
Mamata Banerjee said the BJP is trying to fool the masses ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls by announcing such schemes.
The Army said 'Agniveers' would form a distinct rank in the Indian Army that will be different from any other existing ranks and they can be posted to any regiment and unit.
Agnipath: Manish Tewari said that the reforms now being implemented by the government were recommended by the Kargil review committee in 1999.
Agnipath protest: Parts of Delhi witnessed traffic jams as the traffic police closed off several roads due to protests against the new military recruitment scheme and Rahul Gandhi's grilling by ED.
Agnipath protest: PM Modi didn't make direct reference to the Agnipath scheme but his remark assumes significance as it comes in the backdrop of widespread violent protests against the new military recruitment scheme.
Agnipath scheme protests: This is the first such announcement made by a corporate house since the violent protests against the scheme forced the government to announce several relaxations to calm the protesters.
Massive traffic jams were witnessed on Delhi roads as restrictions were in place due to the bandh and the Satyagraha protest by Congress over the Centre's Agnipath scheme and the questioning of Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate.
On Sunday, addressing the youth of the country, the Defence Ministry had explained the policy in detail but ruled out any rollback of the Agnipath scheme. The protesters have now called for Bharat Bandh against the recruitment scheme.
Schools in Jharkhand will remain shut on Monday (today) in view of the bandh called over the Agnipath recruitment scheme, officials said.
Agnipath Row: The work of setting fire was going on in the country for 72 hours. Knowing now. Most of the people who give coaching. Violence shops were running. They were in the business of setting fire. Incited in this business, if you want a job, then you will have to go out on the streets. Will have to make fire. It is for the youth of the country to decide whether they will study from the provocative message of the coaching center, WhatsApp University or prepare to become Agniveer.#Agnipath #AgnipathScheme #ArmyPressConference #Agniveer #Navy #AgnipathArmy #AgnipathProtest #ProtestInBihar #BiharProtest #Armyrecruitment #HaqiqatKyaHai
The new recruitment scheme was projected by the government as a major overhaul of the decades-old selection process to enhance the youthful profile of the three services.
Opposition leaders had demanded the rollback of the scheme. Congress held a 'satyagraha' on Sunday at Jantar Mantar in solidarity with the youth protesting against the Central Government's Agnipath Recruitment Scheme.
Ever since the central government announced the Agnipath scheme, violent pictures are coming out from different parts of the country. The army is giving one concession after the other to the firefighters, yet the political party is doing politics. After all, why hit and run politics on Agniveer Yojana? Hear what the speakers said on this issue. #agnipathschemeprotest #agnipathscheme #agnipathyojna #agnipathyojnaviolence
The 'Agniveers' would get the same allowance in areas like Siachen and other areas which are applicable to the regular soldiers serving at present. No discrimination against them in service conditions, Lt General Anil Puri further said.
Vijayvargiya alleged the "toolkit gang" was twisting his comments and all he meant was that the excellence of these soldiers will be utilised in whichever field they go to after completing their tenure.
The announcements regarding the reservations for 'Agniveers' announced by the different ministries and departments was pre-planned and not in reaction to the recent protests.
The Union Cabinet on June 14 approved a recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the three services of the Armed Forces called Agnipath and the youth selected under this scheme will be known as Agniveers.
Her comments come after violent protests took place against the new military recruitment scheme in many states and the opposition parties stepped up pressure on the Union government for its rollback.
Over the past few days, there have been violent protests by military aspirants in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and other states against Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme.
Earlier today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting at his residence with the tri-service chiefs and discussed the rollout of the scheme and ways to pacify agitators. This is the second such meeting called by Rajnath Singh in two days.
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