Protests continued on the third day against the new military plan – ‘Agnipath‘ as the Department of Defense, on Thursday night, announced the “one-time” withdrawal of the upper staff limit – to be called “Agniveers” from 21 to 23. In Bihar, train trainers were set on fire on Friday by protesters. Many provinces on Thursday saw violent protests as protesters marched on the government over military recruitment.” he was trying to allay concerns by highlighting “facts compared to myths” and highlighting the options for those recruited after completing their four-year tourist career.In a statement, the Department of Defense on Thursday elaborated on the case: “Because of the impossibility of hiring people over the past two years, the government has decided to cancel it at the same time given the proposed recruitment cycle for 2022. Accordingly, the maximum age limit for the 2022 Agnipath program rental has been increased to 23 years. “
The unveiling of a widely discussed plan on Tuesday, protests intensified in many parts of the country on Thursday and violence erupted in parts of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior, Jammu and Haryana, among others. Ideas for burning trains and other public infrastructure are undermined by the opposition. In Bihar, on Friday, reports surfaced about the burning of train trainers in Samastipur.
At the same time, the prime ministers of several BJP-dominated provinces – Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh, Shivraj Chouhan of Madhya Pradesh, Pushkar Singh Dhami of Uttarakhand – said those retiring from the jobs would be offered opportunities in the provinces.Our government is fully committed to the development of the youth of the state and to the provision of employment opportunities and we will continue to struggle in this way, ”Dhami said on Thursday. Yogi Adityanath urged the youth not to listen to the rumors as former UP CM members – Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav – were tweeting.
Young men – between the ages of 17 and a half and 21 – are eligible for employment under this policy, with the age limit increased to 23 as part of a “one-time” leave. The program will see 75% of recruits – to be called ‘Agniveers’ – retire after a four-year journey. As part of this policy, women will also be considered.The government has listed ‘Agniveers’ options after four years of service: “Those who leave the military after four years will receive a ₹ 12 lakh financial package.” “Agniveers aspiring to be entrepreneurs will get first place under the bank lending program,” he said.
“Those who wish to continue their studies will receive a Class 12 equivalent certificate and a bridge-of-choice course to continue their studies,” the statement said. “Agniveers who wish to work after completing their duties under the Agnipath program will be prioritized in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the Assam Rifles and police and paramilitary forces in several provinces,” it points out. At the time, the government was urged to reconsider Bihar ally JDU, as well as Punjab ally and former CM captain Amarinder Singh.The ANC is among the many opposition parties that have expressed concern. “How do you train a soldier in six months? This is not training for Boy Scout. This is not an NCC. And after you have trained their part, where will you take them, “former union minister P. Chidambaram said Thursday.
