Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Government Over Agniveer Compensation and Union Budget
New Delhi, July 29: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, strongly criticized the central government on Monday regarding the compensation given to the families of Agniveers who lost their lives in the line of duty. He stated that the families received insurance, not compensation.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of lying about the Rs 1 crore compensation, claiming it was actually insurance money. He also criticized the Modi government for not including pensions for Agniveers in the Union Budget 2024, saying, “There is not a single rupee in the budget for the pension of Agniveers.”
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence clarified that families of Agniveers who die during active service receive over Rs 1 crore, including Rs 48 lakh of insurance, Rs 44 lakh ex-gratia, a Seva Nidhi package of approximately Rs 11.70 lakh, and salary remuneration for the remaining service period. Additionally, there is insurance cover between Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore for which Agniveers do not pay any premium.
Gandhi also attacked the BJP over the Union Budget, drawing parallels to the Mahabharata and claiming that the country is trapped in a ‘Chakravyuh of lotus,’ referring to the BJP’s symbol. He said that farmers, workers, and youngsters are terrified and accused the government of creating an atmosphere of fear.
He further compared the current situation to the Mahabharata’s ‘Chakravyuh,’ stating that six people control India today: Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Mohan Bhagwat, Ajit Doval, Ambani, and Adani.
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Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is a politician in India and a member of the Indian National Congress party. He is often seen as a leader who speaks against the current government.
Lok Sabha -: Lok Sabha is one of the two houses of India’s Parliament. It is where elected representatives discuss and make laws for the country.
Agniveers -: Agniveers are soldiers who are part of a special recruitment scheme in the Indian military. They serve for a short period and then return to civilian life.
Union Budget -: The Union Budget is a financial plan presented by the government every year. It shows how the government plans to spend money and collect taxes.
Ministry of Defence -: The Ministry of Defence is a part of the Indian government responsible for managing the country’s military forces.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is a major political party in India. It is currently the ruling party in the central government.
Chakravyuh -: Chakravyuh is a term from the Indian epic Mahabharata. It refers to a complex battle formation that is very difficult to break through.
