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There’s need for fresh and enthusiastic jawans: Rajnath Singh on why Agnipath Scheme is important

Oct 02, 2024

New Delhi, Oct 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 2 slammed Rahul Gandhi for his comment on the Agnipath scheme and said that he is trying to mislead people unnecessarily. He also clarified about Agnipath scheme by saying that Agniveer is provided a one-time package of around Rs 12 Lakhs after 4 years of service. He also announced that every Agniveer will be provided government jobs in Haryana. “Rahul Gandhi is trying to mislead people unnecessarily...I would like to make it clear that in the wake of situation across the world, the need for fresh and enthusiastic jawans was being felt for a long time. Different countries, like US, Britain, France, Russia, Israel, China introduced short-term engagements...For these short-term engagements, there are different provisions for jawans. Agnipath scheme was started in India after consent by all the armed forces in the country. Congress leaders are spreading lies that after they complete their service, jawans will have to run from pillar to post for income. The truth is that every Agniveer is provided a one-time package of around Rs 12 Lakhs after 4 years of service. This is completely tax-free. 25 pc of the Agniveers will continue as regular in the armed forces on the basis of merit. Several states like Haryana, UP, Rajasthan, Odisha, Assam, MP, Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Goa have announced reservation for the remaining Agniveers in government jobs...For Agniveers in Haryana, BJP has made it clear in its manifesto that every Agniveer...