Agnipath row: BJP's JP Nadda appeals to protesters to believe in PM Modi, drop agitation
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath row: BJP's JP Nadda appeals to protesters to believe in PM Modi, drop agitation

India Today  

Calling upon the youth protesting against the defence recruitment scheme 'Agnipath' to believe in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP national president J P Nadda on Saturday appealed to them to end the agitation and choose the path of discussion, and understand the scheme in detail. Also, keep in mind that BJP under Modi's leadership always thinks about the youth and the country," Nadda said. Stating that the work that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been able to do in the last eight years for national security, no other Prime Minister has been able to do it, Nadda said, "There was a time when it used to take three days to reach the border, our soldiers were unable to reach on time, today our soldiers can reach within 24 hours, prepared for war." "Till now, no one was able to give a standup to China, but by protecting our border, Modi has sent a clear message to the world that we are not interested in occupying other's territory, but no one can look at India with a wrong intention," he said, noting that thousands of kilometres of roads have been laid along the borders in the last eight years to ensure quick movement of soldiers and arms to frontier areas.

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Modi government playing with national security by 'imposing' Agnipath scheme: Mallikarjun Kharge
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi government playing with national security by 'imposing' Agnipath scheme: Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

The Congress on May 28 accused the Modi government of playing with ‘national security’ by “imposing” the Agnipath scheme, and said the military recruitment programme would be scrapped when an INDIA bloc government is formed at the Centre to give justice to the patriotic youth of the country. The Congress also said that the Agnipath scheme is a "national security …

Congress leaders and Manish Tewari spar over ‘Agnipath’ scheme, yet again
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress leaders and Manish Tewari spar over ‘Agnipath’ scheme, yet again

Hindustan Times  

The Congress has distanced itself from party MP Manish Tewari over his article that pitched the central government’s ‘Agnipath’ recruitment scheme as a part of defence sector reforms, which is a direct contradiction to the party’s official line of opposing the initiative. On Wednesday, the Congress party’s communication head Jairam Ramesh took to Twitter to oppose Tewari’s stand, and said …

Agnipath scheme is against the interests of youth: Meghalaya Governor
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath scheme is against the interests of youth: Meghalaya Governor

The Hindu  

Meghalaya Governor Satyapal Malik on Sunday said the Agnipath scheme was “against the interests of the youth”. Referring to the Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Malik said “those who were in their fourth year” were promising jobs to the Agniveers. Mr. Malik took umbrage with Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Kailash Vijayvarghiya’s statement that he would appoint Agniveers to guard …

PM Narendra Modi will have to withdraw 'Agnipath scheme': Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 6 months ago

PM Narendra Modi will have to withdraw 'Agnipath scheme': Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Highlights Rahul Gandhi today alleged that Centre was "weakening" the army through the Agnipath scheme PM Modi will have to withdraw the military recruitment initiative: Rahul Gandhi on Agnipath scheme Biggest issue in India is of jobs and govt has broken spine of the country: Rahul Gandhi Agnipath scheme news updates : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that …

OPINION | Agnipath: Who is spreading confusion among youth?
2 years, 6 months ago

OPINION | Agnipath: Who is spreading confusion among youth?

India TV News  

The unrest among the youth over the Agnipath scheme appears to be petering out, with reports coming from Gwalior, Sikar and Satara about many aspirants preparing for the forthcoming recruitments. Modi baiters from different political parties also incited the passions of the youth, and when incidents of arson and violence petered out in Bihar, political activists jumped into the fray, …

BJP accuses Opposition of doing politics with national security after it opposes Agnipath
2 years, 6 months ago

BJP accuses Opposition of doing politics with national security after it opposes Agnipath

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday accused Opposition parties of doing politics on issues of national security as protests continued against the new short service scheme launched by the government for recruitment in the armed forces called "Agnipath". Addressing the press conference at the BJP's headquarters in New Delhi, spokesperson Sambit Patra said, "The way Lt. Gen. Puri has explained the …

Police detain 14 people in Ahmedabad for protest against Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Police detain 14 people in Ahmedabad for protest against Agnipath scheme

The Hindu  

At least 14 people were detained in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city on Sunday after they assembled without permission to protest against the Centre's Agnipath scheme announced for the recruitment of youth in the armed forces, police said. "We detained 14 of them as they had gathered without permission," Meghaninagar police station's inspector J.P. Chauhan said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday …

‘Destructive for our youth, army’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams ‘Agnipath’ scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Destructive for our youth, army’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams ‘Agnipath’ scheme

Hindustan Times  

Addressing the Congress's ‘satyagraha’ against the Centre's contentious Agnipath recruitment scheme for the armed forces, party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the policy would destroy the country's youth and its army. New Delhi: AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi along with party leaders N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, Deepender Hooda and others sits on 'Satyagraha' against the Central government's 'Agnipath' …

PM Modi forced youth to walk on ‘Agnipath’ of unemployment: Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi forced youth to walk on ‘Agnipath’ of unemployment: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Amid widespread protests against the new military recruitment scheme, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on June 19 launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said by repeatedly giving false hope of jobs, he has forced the youth to walk on ‘Agnipath’ of unemployment. His attack came on a day Congress MPs and top leaders, including general secretary Priyanka …

Uttar Pradesh: Saharanpur Police arrests NSUI, SP leaders over involvement in Agnipath protests that turned violent
2 years, 6 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: Saharanpur Police arrests NSUI, SP leaders over involvement in Agnipath protests that turned violent

Op India  

On June 18, Saharanpur Police in Uttar Pradesh arrested five fake army aspirants for allegedly conspiring to provoke Army aspirants to create a law and order issue in the state against the newly launched Agnipath Scheme for recruitment in the Armed Forces. Three others, 26-years-old Mohit Chaudhary, 28-years-old Saurabh Kumar and 26-years old Uday have also been arrested by the …

Agnipath scheme: 'India's youth feeling dejected', says Mayawati
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme: 'India's youth feeling dejected', says Mayawati

India TV News  

Highlights BSP chief Mayawati speaks on Centre's new military recruitment scheme 'Agnipath' on Sunday The youth of the country feel "disappointed" and "desperate", says Mayawati on Agipath scheme Mayawati's comments come after violent protests took place across India Agnipath scheme news : BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday said the Centre's new military recruitment scheme 'Agnipath' has made the youth of …

Agnipath protests: Aspirants are being misled, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath protests: Aspirants are being misled, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Firstpost  

Condemning violence being perpetrated in the garb of protests, Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said that Centre’s Agnipath scheme is a big step towards fitter and modernised armed forces. On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the recent announcement of opening up 10 lakh jobs in the central government, Anurag Thakur said Gandhi should have welcomed the move instead. …

Rajasthan 'unanimously' passes resolution seeking withdrawal of Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Rajasthan 'unanimously' passes resolution seeking withdrawal of Agnipath scheme

Hindustan Times  

The Rajasthan government on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution demanding the withdrawal of the Centre’s ‘Agnipath’ scheme for contractual recruitment of youth to the armed forces that has seen mass protests and violence across the country over the past few days. The ministers, in a statement, said the aspiring youth of the nation is apprehensive towards the Centre's Agnipath scheme. …

congress president sonia gandhi on centre’s agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

congress president sonia gandhi on centre’s agnipath scheme

The Hindu  

Appealing for non-violent protests, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said that the Agnipath recruitment scheme is directionless and assured the protesting youth of her party’s support. Along with you, many ex-servicemen and defence experts have also raised questions on this plan,” Ms. Gandhi said in a statement that was released by the Congress communication chief Jairam Ramesh. Ms. Gandhi, …

Agnipath row: Opposition seeks immediate withdrawal, BJP puts up strong defence of scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath row: Opposition seeks immediate withdrawal, BJP puts up strong defence of scheme

India Today  

With violent protests escalating over the Centre's "Agnipath" scheme, the Opposition pressed for its immediate withdrawal on Friday, even as the ruling BJP fielded its leaders to put up a stout defence of the new recruitment initiative for the armed forces. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD made a fresh plea to the Centre for an immediate review of the …

Varun Gandhi urges students protesting against ‘Agnipath’ scheme to follow path of non-violence
2 years, 6 months ago

Varun Gandhi urges students protesting against ‘Agnipath’ scheme to follow path of non-violence

The Hindu  

Extending support to students protesting the ‘Agnipath’ defence recruitment scheme, BJP MP Varun Gandhi on June 17 urged them to follow the path of non-violence, saying it is morally wrong for those wanting to become soldiers to damage public properties when soldiers’ top priority is to put national interest first. "You must fight for your rights but with peace and …

Why are Youth Protesting Against Centre's Agnipath Scheme? News18 Explains 'Fears', What Govt Says
2 years, 6 months ago

Why are Youth Protesting Against Centre's Agnipath Scheme? News18 Explains 'Fears', What Govt Says

News 18  

The Centre’s Agnipath recruitment scheme for Indian youth in the armed forces, termed a historic and transformative measure, has met unprecedented level of agitations and protests in several states across India. On the criticism that the short tenure of ‘Agniveers’, the defence personnel recruited under the new system, will harm the effectiveness of the armed forces, government sources said such …

Bihar: Violent protests, arson and vandalism by young men misinformed about the Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Bihar: Violent protests, arson and vandalism by young men misinformed about the Agnipath scheme

Op India  

On Thursday, a rioting situation occurred in Bihar’s Jehanabad where young men claiming to protest against the Central Government’s Agnipath scheme indulged in vandalism and arson. So we have jammed the roads; the country’s leaders will now get to know that people are aware,” said another protestor in Jehanabad, Bihar#AgnipathRecruitmentScheme pic.twitter.com/fSuvS1iT9n — ANI June 16, 2022 However, the intent of …

Agnipath protest: Kejriwal says demands of protesters rightful, 'Why 4 years?'
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath protest: Kejriwal says demands of protesters rightful, 'Why 4 years?'

Hindustan Times  

The demand of the youth protesting against the Centre's newly announced Agnipath scheme is justified, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted on Thursday as Bihar witnessed violent protests. Joining voiced with several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal said it is not right to keep the dreams of the youth of the country tied to only four years. The Army …

'Agnipath' will give rise to more disaffection in youth: BJP MP Varun Gandhi to Rajnath Singh
2 years, 6 months ago

'Agnipath' will give rise to more disaffection in youth: BJP MP Varun Gandhi to Rajnath Singh

India Today  

Questioning various provisions of the Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme that envisages recruitment of soldiers on a short-term contractual basis, BJP MP Varun Gandhi Thursday said it will give rise to more disaffection among the youths and asked the government to make its stand clear. In a letter to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Gandhi said the young population has shared their questions …

Varun Gandhi writes to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, raises concerns over ‘Agnipath’
2 years, 6 months ago

Varun Gandhi writes to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, raises concerns over ‘Agnipath’

The Hindu  

BJP MP Varun Gandhi, in a letter to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, questioned several provisions of the new short-term, contractual, armed forces recruitment scheme ‘Agnipath’, and expressed apprehensions that the scheme may give rise to disaffection among the youth. “As 75% of soldiers will become ‘unemployed’ after four years and their total numbers will keep rising every year, it will …

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