New Delhi, July 27 (FN Agency) Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Wednesday urged the Modi government to take immediate steps to withdraw the Agnipath scheme in the armed forces in the greater interest of the nation. Raising the matter in the Lok Sabha, the MP from West Bengal’s Dum Dum drew the attention of the House and termed it ‘wrong’ decision of the government.
“Why are the youths protesting on the streets? They are fearing that their career will be jeopardised by the scheme. They feel that the government policy on recruitment to the armed forces is playing with their career.” The MP said: “Political and security experts have criticised the scheme. It will pose a security threat. “I urge the government to consider the serious impact of such a wrong decision like Agnipath and take immediate steps to withdraw it for the interest of nation.”