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Veerappa Moily slams government for 'Agnipath' scheme, says it will result in 'flood of unemployed' youth

In a statement, Veerappa Moily alleged that the scheme is one of "exploiting the youth of this nation" and will "impinge" upon the professionalism, operational capabilities and combativeness of the armed forces.

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Data | Quality of jobs will decline further as Agnipath scheme lacks social security benefits

Given that a majority of regular wage/salaried employees in India already lack social security benefits, the lack of pension or gratuity benefits for people recruited under the Agnipath scheme may deteriorate the quality of jobs further

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Police, central forces vacancies haven’t been filled for years. How can Agniveers be sure of jobs?

Over the past week, protests have raged across the country against the central government’s proposed Agnipath scheme. They have been particularly violent in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana and Telangana, states which contribute significant manpower to the armed forces. The government has made two changes in response – it has raised…

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PM Modi will have to withdraw 'Agnipath' scheme, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the Centre was "weakening" the army through the 'Agnipath' scheme, and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have to withdraw the military recruitment initiative just like the farm laws were rolled back. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Agnipath recruits may join NE extremist groups after tenure’

The Assam Jatiya Parisha said such groups will have readymade fighters after four years of service in the Indian armed forces

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Agnipath: Khaps plan to join protests

JIND: Khaps, former army personnel, farmers and students on Tuesday announced the launch of a joint agitation against the Centre’s Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the Indian Army. Several khaps of Haryana — farmer leaders, former defence personnel and students — held a panchayat in Jind district presided over by…

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Coaching centres, gyms ordered shut in Rewari district

ROHTAK: Five days after violence by protesters opposing the Agnipath scheme, the Rewari district administration on Tuesday ordered the shut down of all coaching centres, academies and gyms with immediate effect till further orders.

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Chandigarh: Road blocked, 36 booked

HISAR: The Hisar-Tosham road was blocked on Monday by youths protesting against the Agnipath scheme. Police have registered a case against 36 people, including six youths of the village but no one has been arrested so far. Police said a case was registered on the complaint of ASI Jaibir against…

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Roll back Agnipath scheme: Left

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MYL holds protest against Centre

Centre cannot go on with anti-people policies for too long, says Kunhalikutty

The Hindu

BJP congratulates students

Telangana BJP has hailed the agitation taken up by the students of IIIT-Basara, which it said, has forced an “adamant” government to concede their demands including appointment of a full-fledged vice chancellor, improving infrastructure and recruiting faculty on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Take a cue from Kerala and oppose Agnipath, Left parties urge Jagan

They also asked the government to withdraw the cases filed against youth

The Hindu

Youth don’t join army only to make money, says Ajit Doval

NSA says Agnipath scheme will not be rolled back, reforms were in the making since 1970 but the ‘political will was missing’

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Industry leaders backing ‘Agnipath’ scheme should first employ retired soldiers: Akhilesh Yadav

The Samajwadi Party chief also asked the ruling BJP to release a list of the supporters who will be sending their children to the armed forces under the initiative.

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No change in recruitment process, regimentation under Agnipath scheme

The decision was taken on the basis of various committees, said Lt. Gen. Anil Puri

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News TV tones down Agnipath violence coverage after NBDA letter

Several news channels have either blanked out or reduced the use of old visuals of the anti-Agnipath protests after an alleged missive from the news broadcasting and digital association, which counts “25 leading news and current affairs broadcasters” as its members.

The Times of India

Industrial leaders should first employ retired soldiers: Akhilesh Yadav on support to Agnipath scheme

LUCKNOW: A day after several industrial leaders backed the Centre's Agnipath scheme, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday asked them to first employ retired defence personnel to win the confidence of the youth protesting the government's initiative.

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Agnipath Row: What BJP describes as good is fatal for country, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi's attack on the Prime Minister came a day after Modi, referring to the Agnipath scheme for military recruitment, said decisions and reforms may be unpleasant temporarily, but with time, the country would experience their benefits. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Agnipath Scheme: Centre files caveat in Supreme Court on pleas challenging the Scheme

The Central government on Tuesday filed a caveat application in the Supreme Court urging it to hear the government in the petitions filed before it challenging the 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme for defence forces. Further details on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Haryana CM announces ‘guaranteed’ State govt. jobs for Agniveers after four-year service

Manohar Lal Khattar’s tweet was hailed by a few and many said the govt. should bring legislation to show its seriousness.

The Hindu

Will fight till the end against Agnipath, says Revanth

Move aimed at privatising the armed services, says TPCC chief

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Morning Digest | PM Modi leads International Yoga Day celebrations from Mysuru; Opposition rejigs plan as Gopal Gandhi opts out of fray, and more

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Agnipath in best interest of nation’s young guns: Poonia

JAIPUR: BJP state president Satish Poonia on Monday said the Agnipath scheme has been launched considering the best interest of the youths and blamed vested interests for the protests.

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‘It is a do or die situation for us,’ say Army aspirants

Army aspirants in Nawada, Bihar, say the Centre has with one stroke crushed all their dreams

The Hindu

Congress calls on President Kovind to seek enquiry into Delhi Police’s ‘excesses’ against party MPs, demands withdrawal of Agnipath

Senior leader Subodh Kant Sahai courts controversy by comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Adolf Hitler; party distances itself from remarks

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