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Politics
Congress Urges Abolition of Agnipath Scheme, Claims It Weakened Security
✍️ Nagaland Post
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 01:15 PM
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The Indian National Congress has called for scrapping the Agnipath recruitment scheme, arguing that it has weakened the nation's security apparatus.
The Indian National Congress has formally urged the government to abandon the Agnipath recruitment scheme, stating that it has compromised national security.
The Agnipath scheme, introduced by the current administration, offers a short-term enlistment period for young recruits before they transition to civilian life. Congress argues that the brief tenure and the associated pay structure undermine the long-term readiness of the armed forces.
Party leaders have highlighted concerns that the scheme’s emphasis on rapid turnover may erode institutional knowledge and affect the overall effectiveness of the military. The call to scrap the program reflects a broader debate over defense recruitment policies in India.
The Agnipath scheme, introduced by the current administration, offers a short-term enlistment period for young recruits before they transition to civilian life. Congress argues that the brief tenure and the associated pay structure undermine the long-term readiness of the armed forces.
Party leaders have highlighted concerns that the scheme’s emphasis on rapid turnover may erode institutional knowledge and affect the overall effectiveness of the military. The call to scrap the program reflects a broader debate over defense recruitment policies in India.