New Delhi: The BJP is constantly hitting back at the moment over the opposition's allegations about the Agnipath scheme. Now recently, Union Minister Anurag Thakur has hit back. In fact, the opposition is alleging that caste and religion certificates are being demanded for Agnipath. In the meantime, the Union Minister said, "The recruitment was done as per the Army Rules 1954 and the Defence Services Rules, 1987. Some political parties are trying to mislead the people. In the recruitment, only the details are being taken, which was taken earlier, there is no change in it.''
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#WATCH | On Oppn's allegations that caste & religion certificates being asked for Agnipath, Union Min Anurag Thakur says, "Recruitments done as per Army Rules 1954 & Defence Service Regulation 1987. Parties like AAP try to mislead. No changes, details same as collected earlier." pic.twitter.com/249rtgE5mt
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In fact, he says, "Applications of lakhs of people have come in the Agnipath scheme. Some political parties are trying to mislead on this scheme. He's done that before. Political parties are putting up a question mark on the army for political gains.'' At the same time, the youth of India is ready to sacrifice everything to serve in the country's army. A large number of applications have come under the Agnipath scheme. Let us tell you that earlier, the Supreme Court heard the petitions filed against the Agnipath scheme today i.e. on Tuesday. After hearing here, the top court has transferred all the petitions related to the scheme to the Delhi High Court.
In fact, the Supreme Court issued directions to the High Court that the petitions challenging the scheme should be heard at the earliest and disposed of at the earliest. On the other hand, during the hearing, the Supreme Court also reprimanded one of the petitioner's lawyers during arguments At the same time, Justice DY Chandrachud told the lawyer in the top court, "You may be brave, but Agniveer is not at all. You are not going to be Agniveer in the future. So don't interrupt unnecessarily. Have patience.''
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