Page 4 - Latest Updates on Agnipath entry scheme
Agnipath: Govt stands firm on roll out, lull after storm in states
Lt Gen Anil Puri said youths who were involved in arson and violence will not be able to join the three services as a police verification process will be carried out before enrolling anyone
 "Agnipath: Govt stands firm on roll out, lull after storm in states")
483 train services cancelled Sunday due to protests against Agnipath scheme
According to officials, the railways cancelled 229 mail/express trains and 254 passenger trains due to the agitations
 "483 train services cancelled Sunday due to protests against Agnipath scheme")
CrPC 144 already imposed, warn Noida cops ahead of proposed Bharat Bandh
Members of the ex-servicemen welfare committee, Jewar on Sunday met police officials and submitted a memorandum, demanding action against protesters of the Agnipath scheme
 "CrPC 144 already imposed, warn Noida cops ahead of proposed Bharat Bandh")
If you don't like 'Agnipath' scheme, don't join armed forces: V K Singh
Former army chief General V K Singh said the Indian Army doesn't conscript soldiers and that aspirants can join of their own volition
 "If you don't like 'Agnipath' scheme, don't join armed forces: V K Singh")
Agnipath applicants have to vouch they didn't take part in protests, arson
Every individual wanting to join the three forces through the 'Agnipath' scheme will have to give an undertaking that they were not part of any protest, arson or vandalism: Lt Gen Anil Puri
Agnipath Scheme will kill the youth, finish Army: Priyanka Gandhi
Vadra appealed to youths to protest peacefully against the Agnipath scheme, assuring the party's full support
 "Agnipath Scheme will kill the youth, finish Army: Priyanka Gandhi")
Thackeray slams Agnipath, says wrong to play with lives & ambition of youth
'Having soldiers on contract is dangerous, and playing with the ambitions and lives of youth is wrong. There is no use of only speaking about Lord Ram, if the youth do not have jobs'
 "Thackeray slams Agnipath, says wrong to play with lives & ambition of youth")
Kerala CM urges Modi to suspend Agnipath, says protests show youths' mood
In a tweet, the Chief Minister said, "Protests erupting against the Agnipath Scheme is a clear indication of the sentiments of India's youngsters."
 "Kerala CM urges Modi to suspend Agnipath, says protests show youths' mood")
End Agnipath protests, have faith in PM Modi: JP Nadda urges youth
Alleging that certain forces don't want reforms or change in the country, he claimed that the youth are being misled about the scheme.
 "End Agnipath protests, have faith in PM Modi: JP Nadda urges youth")
Not apt for govt to strike first, think later: Varun Gandhi on Agnipath
Citing the changes brought in the scheme soon after it was announced, Gandhi said it shows that its various dimensions were not considered when the policy was being framed.
 "Not apt for govt to strike first, think later: Varun Gandhi on Agnipath")
The flawed rationale behind Agnipath
The global experience suggests a possible ideological basis for such schemes
Agnipath, fire and misfire
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, and stalled labour codes
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Congress' Venugopal demands meeting of Parl panel over 'Agnipath' scheme
The Congress leader, who is also a member of the Standing Committee, also requested the Chairman to invite all major stakeholders and defence experts for their opinions on the scheme
 "Congress' Venugopal demands meeting of Parl panel over 'Agnipath' scheme")
Army to start formal recruitment process under Agnipath scheme in two days
The officials said the Army has set its target of starting the training of new recruits under the Agnipath scheme by December
 "Army to start formal recruitment process under Agnipath scheme in two days")