Posted 4/8/2024, 2:09:00 PM
Gandhi Criticizes Agniveer Recruitment Scheme, Citing Army Opposition and Reduced Benefits
- Rahul Gandhi argues Agniveer soldiers with 6 months of training can't withstand Chinese troops
- He says the Army opposes the Agniveer recruitment scheme, which was devised by the PM's office
- Agniveer soldiers won't get pensions, canteen access, or martyr status like regular troops
- Congress party promises to abolish the Agniveer program if elected
- Gandhi criticizes the scheme for undermining soldiers' welfare and readiness against enemies