Protests are taking place in many states of the country against the Agneepath scheme of the central government. Its maximum impact is being seen in Bihar. The protesters caused considerable damage to government properties. Violent incidents have occurred and trains were set on fire in 19 districts including Lakhisarai, Jehanabad, Chhapra, Patna of Bihar.
A protester in Bihar’s Katihar said that if the army’s recruitment will be for four years, then the leaders should also be changed in two years. Talking to the media, a protester said, “There is a demand from our government to recruit in the army from the old system.” The protestor said that if the recruitment in the army is for four years, then the tenure of the leader should also be reduced to two years. Politicians also get pension. We completely oppose it.”
On this video, a user (@SalmanT23345785) wrote, “Toll contract for more than 20 years! Oil supply to Ambani for more than 30 years! Adani airport for over 40 years! But only for 4 years to those who got shot on the chest for the country?
Amit Mishra (@AmitSharma0124) wrote, “MLA, MP should be appointed for 2 years and then given retirement. Pension should also be stopped. These ministers should be called ‘Sadanveers’.” At the same time, Gajendra (@Gajendrajaat99) wrote, “It is absolutely right that all the rank officers and leaders should be changed in 2 years.”
Let us inform that Patna DM Chandrashekhar Singh has raised questions on the role of coaching centers in the fierce demonstration regarding Agneepath scheme in Bihar. He said that the matter is being investigated. Strict action will be taken against the coaching centers if found guilty.
Rakesh Tikait’s appeal: Talking to media persons, Bharatiya Kisan Union’s national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said, “There should be a peaceful demonstration, youth should not sabotage, DM’s office will have to be surrounded, officers will have to surround the office and if we have to go to Delhi then we will do it.” “