Punjab Assembly passes resolution against Agnipath recruitment scheme for defence forces 

Punjab Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution from central government’s ‘Agnipath’ scheme for recruitment in defence forces. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann moved the resolution in the Residence.  

Calling the scheme anti-youth, Mann explained he will elevate the concern of Agnipath scheme with the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister. Chief of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa and Akali Dal MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali supported the resolution and sought the withdrawal of the scheme, as per news agency PTI.

Meanwhile, BJP legislators Ashwani Sharma and Jangi Lal Mahajan opposed the resolution.  

Mann stated previously this 7 days that his govt will convey a resolution versus the Agnipath plan for armed forces. He more claimed the not too long ago announced armed service recruitment plan will ruin the basic fabric of the Indian Army.  

He stated in the Assembly, “The BJP leaders have been claiming that if you are in a position to recognize, you will obtain it very good. Only they have the ability to fully grasp? Aren’t we smart? The guidelines which the frequent individuals simply cannot have an understanding of really should not be made. Resolutions should really be passed in opposition to Agnipath in each Vidhan Sabha of the state.” 

Protests have impacted various parts of the country immediately after the Centre unveiled the scheme for recruitment into the Indian army, navy and air force before this month. The upper age limit for recruitment beneath the plan has been peaceful from 21 a long time to 23 a long time thanks to the protests.