NSA Ajit Doval rules out rollback of Agnipath scheme, says 'Young country can't have an old Army'
India | June 22, 2022 6:41 ISTIn a recent few days, the country has witnessed violent protests over the Agnipath Scheme.
In a recent few days, the country has witnessed violent protests over the Agnipath Scheme.
A fresh petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Monday, seeking a direction to the Centre for reconsideration of the Agnipath scheme.
The government has projected Agnipath scheme as a major overhaul of the decades-old selection process to enhance the youthful profile of the services.
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Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma: Today two-three major developments have taken place regarding the Agneepath scheme of the Indian Army. The first big news is that the notification of Agneepath scheme has been issued for the students to join the army of the country. The registration process for Agniveer will start from July. But the bigger news is that Bihar Police has so far arrested 877 accused for violence against Agneepath scheme.
Apart from the opportunity for youth to serve in the defence forces, it will make available a very disciplined and trained workforce for industry, including Tata group, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said.
The Agnipath Scheme was launched last week on June 14 but ever since its announcement was made, aspirants, and armed forces job seekers, have been protesting against the policy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that many decisions and reforms may seem unpleasant initially, but over time, the country feels the benefits of those reforms. The Prime Minister's remarks appear to be indirectly centered on the recently launched Centre's new Army recruitment policy which has been criticized mainly by many job aspirants, ex-servicemen, and the opposition, with widespread protests continuing in the country.
The Prime Minister's remarks appear to be indirectly centered on the recently launched Centre's new Army recruitment policy which has been criticized mainly by many job aspirants, ex-servicemen, and the opposition, with widespread protests continuing in the country.
The Congress leader's remarks during 'Satyagrah' protest against ED questioning of Rahul Gandhi were not the first this month that the grand old party leaders had chosen unparliamentary words in their attacks on the BJP.
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
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