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Will scrap 'Agnipath', revert to old recruitment system if voted to power: Congress

Summary by Ground News

Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, highlighting the "gross injustice" done to the youngsters seeking regular employment in the armed forces. Congress general secretary Sachin Pilot said there was no demand for such a scheme. Congress leader Deepender Hooda also lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre.

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Lok Sabha elections: Congress promises to scrap Agnipath scheme if voted to power

Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to President Droupadi Murmu calling the recruitment scheme a “gross injustice” done to lakhs of young Indians.

2 years ago·India

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Cong pledges to scrap Agnipath, reintroduce old armed services recruitment scheme

Congress leader Sachin Pilot slammed the Agnipath scheme as merely a “politicised” cost-cutting measure and alleged that the government has “weakened” the army

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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