Tag: Agnipath Scheme

The suspension has been already in place in 12 districts since June 17 and the state government decided to add eight more.

The heavy presence of security personnel was seen at the Delhi-Gurugram border in the early hours of Monday.

The CPI staged a protest over the scheme of the Central government at Rajmahal square in Bhubaneswar.

The Congress will start its day with party General Secretary Ajay Maken addressing a press conference at 9 a.m. on Monday.

Talking about the apprehension about the training for Agniveers, he said that all cadets trained in one year only. Youth will be skilled for multiple avenues after their exit, he added.

On the ongoing protest, Lt General Puri said, "Indian Army's foundation in discipline. No space for arson, vandalism. Every individual will have to take a pledge that they were not part of protests or vandalism".

According to a source, all three service chiefs attended the meeting.

The Centre said that these Agniveers will be given preference in Central Armed Police Forces.

The arrested accused are identified as Sandeep Parag, Pawar, Mohit Chaudhary, Saurabh Kumar and Uday. All these are residents of Saharanpur.

Since the agitations broke out, the Railways faced maximum wrath incurring maximum losses.

The state had witnessed anti-Agnipath protest and violence in Cuttack on Friday and alleged suicide by an aspirant in Balasore district.

As per officials, no train will be dealt at Visakhapatnam station from 6 am to 2 pm in view of the agitation today.

Sources said that the BJP leaders are being asked to explain that the recruitment process in the armed forces is not stopping after the 'Agnipath' scheme, and 25 percent of the 'Agniveers' will be absorbed in the armed forces.

The Chief of Army Staff also called upon the youth to avail the opportunity to join the Indian Army as 'Agniveers'.

Coaches of seven trains have so far been set ablaze by protestors, officials said.