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Centre Revamps Agnipath Scheme; Opposition Claims U-Turn Ahead Of Key State Polls

The government has announced a revamp of the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, offering seventy-five per cent of recruits an extended engagement of two years and an opportunity for…

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The government has announced a revamp of the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, offering seventy-five per cent of recruits an extended engagement of two years and an opportunity for regular permanent enrollment. While supporters argue the move strengthens the armed forces and expands post-service financial and career options for youth, the opposition claims the revision is a political U-turn driven by upcoming assembly elections in states including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and…

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