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Rahul Gandhi Raises Concerns Over Agniveer Scheme During Parliament Session

In the ongoing Parliament session, Rahul Gandhi remarked on the Agniveer scheme for entry into the Armed Forces, noting that one Agniveer had tragically lost his life in a landmine blast. He pointed out that this individual was not acknowledged as a ‘martyr’, emphasizing that ‘Agniveer’ seemed to be viewed as a disposable labourer.

Speaking on the Agniveer scheme for entry into Armed Forces, LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi says, “One Agniveer lost his life in a landmine blast but he is not called a ‘martyr’… ‘Agniveer’ is a use & throw labourer…”

Under the Agnipath scheme, individuals aged between 17.5 and 21 years will be enlisted in the military branch of their choice for a period of four years. Following this term, 25% of the Agniveers will be retained, while the remaining 75% will be allowed to transition back to civilian life. The introduction of this scheme, which has sparked nationwide protests from armed forces aspirants, has led to concerns about the future prospects of Agniveers after completing their four-year service.

Nisha Srivastava

Nisha Srivastava is an influential blog writer and content editor associated with The Daily Guardian, with over 10 years of experience in writing.

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