Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel hits out at opposition for creating confusion about Agneepath scheme

He condemned the opposition and called the points made by them "illogical" and "reprehensible".

He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said Agneepath scheme is one of the structural reforms that have been happening in the defence sector.

The Gujarat CM also announced that the Gujarat government will give priority to Agniveers in the recruitment of Armed Police and SRP.

Taking to social media platform X, Bhupendra Patel wrote, "The confusion being spread by the Opposition regarding the Agneepath scheme and Agniveers is illogical as well as reprehensible. Under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, many new reforms are being done in the Indian Army and internal security system. Agnipath Yojana is also one such initiative. Due to Agniveers, the Indian Army will become more youthful. This scheme will prepare such brave youths in the country, who will make an invaluable contribution in strengthening the security system of the country after their service in the army. Gujarat government will give priority to Agniveers in the recruitment of Armed Police and SRP. @narendramodi @rajnathsingh."

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Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the Agnipath scheme during his address in Ladakh's Kargil on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Highlighting the scheme, PM Modi said that the goal of Agnipath was to make the Army young and keep the Army continuously fit for war. He said that the major reforms in the army have been a long-standing demand.

"The country has felt the need for major reforms in the defence sector for decades. The army has been demanding this for years, but unfortunately, it was not given enough importance earlier. The Agnipath scheme is also an example of the necessary reforms done in the Army. For decades, discussions have been going on in Parliament and many committees on making the army young," PM Modi said during his address.

"Those who are misleading the youth of the country. Their history is proof that they don't care about soldiers. These are the same people who lied on OROP by showing a meagre amount of Rs 500 crore. It is our government that implemented it. More than Rs 1.25 lakh crore was given to ex-servicemen," the PM added. (ANI)