“The government trains soldiers for only six months and allows them to serve for only three to four years. Therefore, it is true that the quality of training and professional opportunities available indian army have been compromised” Shashi Tharoor said.
According to Tharoor: “This is highly detrimental and the only reason why would be saving pensions, so Congress should demand its scrapping once we are in office.”
Narendra Modi delivers a speech in Kargil, Ladakh on Friday 25th Kargil Vijay DewasIn his speech he highlighted elements of Plan Agniville designed to reinvigorate the Army with war-readiness and its continuous readiness. Prime Minister Modi,”it also emphasized the significance of this long pending reform.”
“The country has been feeling the need for major reforms in the defence sector for decades. Army has demanded it since years but unfortunately it didn’t get enough attention before” . It was one of many steps towards important change such as Agnipath”.
Some states’ chief ministers under BJP rule have expressed reservations about having Agnivirs within their respective states.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said when Agnivir leaves Indian Army, the state will reserve police stations, jail guards, and forest guards for him.
Also Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that his administration will enlist most of Agnivirs into state police.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced 10% quota and 5-year age relaxation for Agnivir servicemen.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that there will be retention of Agnivir Jawans in police and armed forces recruitment in Madhya Pradesh State.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath too announced priority recruitment of retired military officer by Uttar Pradesh Police Department and Provincial Armed Police Force after retirement as well proclaiming that the country will benefit from training and disciplining young soldiers through the Agniver program.
