Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram criticized the Agnipath scheme, stating it does not strengthen the armed forces’ capacity or capability.
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- Karti P Chidambaram argued the scheme provides short-term induction without necessary training and benefits.
- He emphasized that a professional army requires comprehensive training and a full commission.
- His comments were in response to PM Narendra Modi’s speech in Kargil endorsing the scheme as a necessary army reform.
- Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad also condemned the scheme, vowing to abolish it if the INDIA bloc comes to power.
- Prasad highlighted the army’s glorious history and criticized the BJP government for implementing the scheme.
- Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa expressed concern over rising terror attacks and smuggling activities in J&K.
- Randhawa urged PM Modi to address issues like youth involvement in drugs and illegal activities.
- PM Modi, during the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, paid tribute to soldiers and defended the Agnipath scheme.
- Modi argued the scheme aims to keep the army young and fit for war, addressing a longstanding demand for reforms.
- He criticized opposition parties for politicizing national security issues, emphasizing the scheme’s role in reducing the average age of soldiers.
