Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Supports Agneepath Scheme, Criticizes Opposition
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 26: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has criticized the opposition for spreading confusion about the Agneepath scheme and Agniveers. He called their points ‘illogical’ and ‘reprehensible’.
Patel praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the Agneepath scheme is a significant reform in the defense sector. He announced that the Gujarat government will prioritize Agniveers in the recruitment of Armed Police and SRP.
On 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.’
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the Agneepath scheme during his address in Ladakh’s Kargil on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. He highlighted that the goal of Agneepath is to make the Army young and fit for war. PM Modi mentioned that major reforms in the army have been a long-standing demand and that the Agneepath scheme is an example of these necessary reforms.
PM Modi also criticized those misleading the youth, stating, ‘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.’
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Gujarat CM -: Gujarat CM stands for Gujarat Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Bhupendra Patel -: Bhupendra Patel is the current Chief Minister of Gujarat, a state in India.
Agneepath Scheme -: The Agneepath Scheme is a new plan by the Indian government to recruit young people into the armed forces for a short period.
Agniveers -: Agniveers are the young people who will be recruited under the Agneepath Scheme to serve in the Indian armed forces.
Opposition -: The opposition refers to the political parties and leaders who are not in power and often criticize the government’s actions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India, the head of the government of the country.
Defense sector -: The defense sector includes all the parts of the government and military that work to protect the country from threats.
Kargil Vijay Diwas -: Kargil Vijay Diwas is a day in India that celebrates the victory of the Indian armed forces in the Kargil War against Pakistan in 1999.
