“Misconception being spread all over…” HM Amit Shah counters Rahul Gandhi over Agniveer scheme

May 25, 2024

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh), May 25 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on May 25 attacked Congress’ Rahul Gandhi over Agniveer scheme, he accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading misconception over the scheme for the benefit of his party. He also said, Rahul Gandhi has started new trend in politics by making issue of false things. He said, “The politics of this country has changed after Rahul Gandhi came into politics. Earlier, political parties used to twist actual issues in front of the people, but they never made falsehood an issue. Rahul Gandhi has started a new tradition that only a false thing should be made an issue. The best example of this is the Agniveer scheme... A misconception is being spread all over the country that after 4 years, 75% Agniveers will be left future-less and their life will be ruined... The scheme is that if 100 people become Agniveer, 25% of them would be permanently posted in the Army. For the remaining 75%, BJP rules states have made a 10-20% reservation in their state police force. 10% reservation has been given in the central government's paramilitary force also. Other than the reservation, they will get a lot of relaxation in the selection process, like age, examination, and they also do not have to go through the physical tests. After this, there might hardly be any Agniveer who might not get a job... A lot of security companies have also prioritised Agniveers... He will receive a hefty salary for 4 years and after that, he will get a permanent job with gratuity... Rahul Gandhi is saying absolute lies for the advantage of his party and misguiding the people.”