Scheme “Agnipath”: VK Singh accused Congress of He tries to mislead the youth. (a file)
Nagpur:
in the midst of violence over Scheme “Agnipath”, Union minister And the former Army Commander General F. K. Singh (retired) on On Sunday, he criticized the protesters, saying they did not like The new policy for Recruitment into the armed forces should not be a choice for He. She.
talk to reporters on side lines of a event in Nagpur Maharashtra cityHe said that the Indian army does not recruit soldiers Aspirants can join of of their own free will.
Joining the army is voluntary and not compulsory, if any aspirant wants to joinhe can join According to his will, we do not recruit soldiers. But if you don’t, like This recruitment scheme (“Agnipath”) then does not come to (join). Who asks you to come? You burn buses and trains. Who told you that you will be drafted into the armed forces? You will only be selected if you meet the eligibility criteria.”
Tagging a video of Comments by VK Singh, Congress media Department Head Pawan Khaira took He dug it up saying: “Man who He went to court to postpone his retirement asking the young man to retire at the age of 23.” VK Singh also hit out in Congress over party Leader Priyanka Gandhi’s statement against Scheme “Agnipath” claimed that grand Old party is to find fault with until the best work of Moody PM government because he’s upset with Interrogation of Rahul Gandhi by ED.
Reply to a question over Priyanka Gandhi’s statement made earlier in today in Delhi that the scheme “Agnipath” will destroy F said. K. Singh said the youth as well as the military, “The Congress is upset that Rahul Gandhi is being questioned by the Law Enforcement Directorate (ED). party finds an error with until the best of The best work of The government, the opposition, and especially the Congress are trying to mislead the youth. the only work that the opposition left with Is swipe and stop any government Scheme. that they want to create turmoil in Country to discredit government,” He said.
Agnipath scheme, announced on June 14, saves for Recruit of Young in Age group of 17 and -half to 21 years old for only four years with Destined to retain 25 percent of they for 15th more Years.
Later , government extended Maximum age is 23 years for Recruitment in 2022.
However, mass protests erupted in Several states, including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, with Young people took to the streets to express their dissatisfaction with chart.
Anyone interested in Protests, burning and vandalism against The ‘Agnipath’ scheme will not be allowed to do so join The three services below new Recruitment modela senior military official He said on Sunday.
Singh understood of The “Agnipath” scheme was envisioned when the Kargil Committee was formed after the 1999 war.
“The main idea was that a soldier can do it join Armed forces for A short while….that will do solve two things” in In clear reference to demand for Mandatory military exercise in India and preserve young age profile of Armed forces.
VK Singh . said demand for Mandatory military exercise for Young people and other citizens of India was made for The last 30 to 40 years old.
“In the pastIt was said that training could be offered through the NCC but demand for military The training was always there.” added.
He said that a short-term employment plan was considered, as the service period would be for Four years the performers will be retained. Besides, the remaining 75 percent of will be retired adjusted in Working in various Places.
He said that the army is not a recruitment agency, not a company, or a company shop.
People join Army out of Their interest is to serve the country added.
When asked whether the indignation over The ‘Agnipath’ scheme will discourage aspirants from transforming up At recruitment rallies for join Armed forces former The general said government Lowered the entry age to 23 years old (for one time) because recruitment in the armed forces has been suspended due to the epidemic for Two years.
“If someone misses it out on Previous employment opportunities are still eligible to apply. This is a voluntary scheme and anyone who fits the applicable criteria. added.
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