Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 17: Yudhvir Sethi, J&K BJP vice president accused the opposition parties of creating a controversy over the Centre’s Agnipath scheme for short-term recruitment in the defence forces by provoking people.
Interacting with people of East Constituency to disseminate information about the Agnipath scheme, Sethi said that there is no controversy in the scheme, but a controversy is being created by the opposition, which has nothing else to do. Since the opposition has nothing else to do, it is stoking a controversy over the scheme even before its implementation has started, he added.
The senior BJP leader said the Army has never been a large-scale provider of jobs. “People are being told wrong things and being provoked. Where is the controversy when the scheme is yet to get started? he added.
“People get jobs in Army and other forces after fulfilling certain conditions, wherein a lot of things have to be done. If they (Agniveers) perform well, then 25 per cent of them will be retained in the service. Besides, the remaining will get a good financial package. States like Haryana, Uttar Pradesh as well as the Home Ministry have assured to give priority in the forces,” Sethi added.
Besides, the senior BJP leader also lauded the decision of Modi Government to enhance the age limit of candidates for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme from 21 to 23 years. “This proves that the Government under Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is sensitive to the needs of our people. It will benefit a large number of youth,” he stated.
“Jammu is a land of brave Dogras and many sons of the soil are giving their services in the armed forces. This scheme will further encourage youth of the Union Territory and the country to serve in the armed forces. About 46,000 Agniveers will be recruited this year under the scheme, giving a boost to employment opportunities,” he added.
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