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Agnipath Scheme Protest: Student bodies call for bandh in Bihar, RJD extends support

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 18, 2022, 08:11:39 IST

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Agnipath Scheme Protest: Student bodies call for bandh in Bihar, RJD extends support

Protests against the Centre's Agnipath recruitment scheme continued in several parts of the country for the third day on Friday. The protests, which started in Bihar, has now spread to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. Stay with TOI for the latest developments

11:21 (IST) Jun 17

Anger over Agnipath: Violent protests continue in Bihar; deputy CM Renu Devi's house attacked

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11:16 (IST) Jun 17

What exactly is the Agnipath scheme?

The Agnipath scheme provides for the recruitment of all Army, Navy and IAF personnel (except officers) for a period of four years. The youngsters recruited under the scheme will be called "Agniveers", who will be in the age group of 17.5 to 21 years and receive a monthly salary of Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000. For 2022, the government has allowed people up to the age of 23 to apply.

11:06 (IST) Jun 17

Agnipath controversy explained: Why armed forces aspirants are protesting

The Agnipath scheme, announced on Tuesday, seeks to recruit soldiers in the Army, Navy and the Air Force on a short-term contract of four years. The central government says the scheme aims to bring down the average age of personnel and reduce pension expenditure. However, several defence aspirants, military veterans and opposition leaders have raised reservations over the revamped process. They say that the new scheme can potentially affect the future of serving personnel, hit the professionalism, ethos and fighting spirit of the forces and possibly lead to militarisation of civil society.

11:04 (IST) Jun 17

Rajnath Singh vouches for Agnipath, says 'scheme golden opportunity for youth to join defence system, serve the country'

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11:02 (IST) Jun 17

Anger over Agnipath: Violent protests continue in Bihar's Arrah, Lakhisarai, Bettiah

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11:01 (IST) Jun 17

Agnipath protests in Telangana: Train set afire at Secunderabad railway station

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10:45 (IST) Jun 17

Telangana: Secunderabad railway station vandalised and train set ablaze by agitators

Telangana: Secunderabad railway station vandalised and a train set ablaze by agitators who are protesting against… https://t.co/o6CbDZMeB9
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) 1655441771000

10:43 (IST) Jun 17

Priyanka calls for 'Agnipath' withdrawal, says amendment shows scheme drafted in 'haste'

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Friday attacked the government over the Agnipath scheme, saying the BJP dispensation requiring to amend rules under the scheme soon after its announcement indicates it was imposed on the youth in "haste", and demanded its immediate withdrawal. The government on Thursday increased the upper-age limit for recruitment of soldiers under the Agnipath scheme to 23 years from 21 years for the first year.

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10:36 (IST) Jun 17

Agnipath protests: Mob sets train on fire in UP's Ballia

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10:28 (IST) Jun 17

For the last 2 years, young people didn't get the opportunity to get inducted into armed forces due to no recruitment process. Thus, government decided to increase the upper age limit from 21to 23 years. It's a one-time relaxation: Defence minister Rajnath Singh

10:25 (IST) Jun 17

Coaches of 3 running trains in ECR plus one empty rake in Kulharia (ECR) (Bihar), one stabled coach in washing line in Ballia (UP). This is damage to rolling stocks so far. Damages to fixed assets difficult to be assessed & compiled so early: Railway ministry

10:14 (IST) Jun 17

Rahul Gandhi criticises the Agnipath scheme

अग्निपथ - नौजवानों ने नकारा  कृषि कानून - किसानों ने नकारा नोटबंदी - अर्थशास्त्रियों ने नकारा GST - व्यापारि… https://t.co/YL7RwMwptC
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1655440093000

10:01 (IST) Jun 17

Bihar protests turn violent

#WATCH | Bihar: Protesting against #AgnipathRecruitmentScheme, agitators vandalise Lakhminia Railway Station and bl… https://t.co/ijDIVTQMCt
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) 1655439886000

09:42 (IST) Jun 17

Priyanka Gandhi reacts sharply to govt reducing age limit

24 घंटे भी नहीं बीते कि भाजपा सरकार को नई आर्मी भर्ती का नियम बदलना पड़ा मतलब, योजना जल्दबाजी में युवाओं पर थोपी… https://t.co/s9kR9S6xsP
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) 1655438588000

09:14 (IST) Jun 17

"They were stopping me from shooting a video & even snatched away my phone. 4-5 compartments affected. Passengers alighted & managed to proceed on their own," police say.

09:09 (IST) Jun 17

Agitating against Agnipath Scheme, protesters set a train ablaze at Luckeesarai Junction.

09:03 (IST) Jun 17

Tension prevails at Ballia Railway Station

UP: Crowd gathered at Ballia Railway Station in protest against #AgnipathScheme Forces have been deployed at stat… https://t.co/9zrqW7sZ5U
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) 1655436185000

08:55 (IST) Jun 17

Crowd gathered at Ballia Railway Station in protest against

"Forces have been deployed at station since morning. A few hooligans reached there but they were stopped from damaging much; they attempted stone-pelting. Action being taken:" Ballia DM Saumya Agarwal

08:40 (IST) Jun 17

After violent protests in Haryana's Palwal over Agnipath scheme, Internet suspended in Ballabhgarh

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08:38 (IST) Jun 17

Two coaches of a passenger train were set on fire by a mob in Bihar this morning amid protest against the new military recruitment policy, Agnipath (Times Now)