Arvind Kejriwal joins a growing list of politicians who have condemned the scheme
Amid protests in several states over the recently announced Agneepath scheme, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today asked the Center not to limit the service period for fresh recruits in the armed forces to just four years. urged.
In a series of tweets, Arvind Kejriwal extended his support to the Sena candidates opposing the scheme.
Army recruitment is everywhere in the central government system. Young people are angry. are completely correct.
In the pride of our country, our own life, the country should join the army, sattva should be fulfilled.
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— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 16 June 2022
With this, Mr Kejriwal joins a growing list of politicians who have denounced the scheme, under which soldiers will be recruited as ‘agnivars’ in the armed forces on a contract basis for a period of four years. , followed by compulsory retirement for most. Gratuity and pension benefits.
Earlier, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav this morning termed the move as “reckless” and potentially “deadly” for the future of the country.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, BJP MP Varun Gandhi, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav have also condemned the scheme.
Agneepath has also faced criticism from some Army veterans, who argue that the four-year tenure will stifle the fighting spirit in the ranks and put them at risk.
Protests against the plan continued for the second consecutive day across Bihar on Thursday as protesters disrupted rail and road traffic in several districts. There are also reports of protests from several parts of the neighboring state of Uttar Pradesh.
Under this scheme, about 45,000 people in the age group of 17.5 years to 21 years will be inducted into the services for a tenure of four years. During this period, they will be paid a monthly salary of between Rs 30,000-40,000 plus allowances.
The new recruitment scheme aims to cut the government’s huge salary and pension bills and free up funds for arms purchases.