Congress Demands Scrapping of Agnipath Military Scheme
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
The Congress party has renewed its demand for the government to scrap the Agnipath scheme, alleging it has weakened national security and created a shortage of over two lakh soldiers. The party's ex-servicemen department, led by Colonel (retired) Rohit Chaudhry, stated that the scheme was implemented without the recommendation of the three Service chiefs. This demand follows the Union Cabinet's recent approval of changes to the scheme, which include a two-year extension for Agniveers completing their initial four-year tenure. Congress officials also called for permanent recruitment status and full benefits for those retained in the armed forces.
Why it matters
The debate over the Agnipath scheme directly impacts the career prospects of thousands of military recruits and the long-term operational readiness of India's armed forces.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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