BJP allies in Bihar demand withdrawal of ‘Agniapth’s scheme amid protests in state

Express News Service

PATNA: BJP allies in Bihar have demanded fast withdrawal of ‘Agnipath’ or ‘Agniveer’ scheme launched by the central authorities for short-term recruitment of Army personnel throughout the nation.

Reacting to violent protest by job aspirants throughout the state over ‘Agnipath’ scheme, JD-U parliamentary board chairperson and former union minister Upendra Kushwaha mentioned on Thursday that the union authorities ought to do a rethink on the scheme.

Kushwaha additional mentioned, “The proposed changes in recruitment policy of Indian Army, Navy and Airforce should be reconsidered. The widespread protest not only in Bihar but in other parts of the country shows job aspirants’ angst against the scheme.”

Earlier, JD-U minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav had additionally demanded the withdrawal of the proposed scheme. 

“The students are protesting against ‘Agnipath’ scheme. In this case, the centre should talk to youths and their unions. The central government should also seek suggestions from people on the issue,” Yadav had mentioned.

HAM’s patron and former chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi additionally corroborated the assertion of JD-U leaders. Manjhi mentioned, “Agnipath scheme is very dangerous for the country. It should be withdrawn immediately. I appeal from PM Narendra Modi to withdraw the proposed scheme and restore the old policy of recruitment in the Indian Army.”

On the opposite hand, RJD’s younger wing has threatened to burn effigies of PM Narendra Modi and Defence minister Rajnath Singh over the ‘Agnipath’ scheme within the state on Friday. Bihar witnessed widespread protest in opposition to the scheme for the final two days.

Meanwhile, BJP Rajya Sabha member and former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi urged the Bihar authorities to undertake the central authorities’s ‘Agnipath’ coverage within the recruitment course of within the state. He appealed to protesting college students to not take pleasure in damaging authorities property.

He additionally condemned the assault on BJP MLA Aruna Devi in Nawada, on the home of one other chief C N Gupta in Saran and vandalising of the places of work of BJP in Nawada and Madhubani districts. 

“The anti-socials have joined the protest. The authorities concerned should take action against them,” junior Modi asserted.