BJP’s ‘fake nationalism’ visible yet again: Kharge on new disability pension rules for armed forces

BJP’s ‘fake nationalism’ visible yet again: Kharge on new disability pension rules for armed forces

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. File | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on September 30 slammed the BJP over the new disability pension rules for armed forces personnel, alleging that its “fake nationalism” is yet again visible through the move. The Narendra Modi Government is a “habitual offender” in working against the welfare … Read more

BJP rallies its leaders to put stout defence of Agnipath scheme

BJP rallies its leaders to put stout defence of Agnipath scheme

Facing countrywide protests over the Agnipath scheme, the BJP on Friday rallied its leaders to put up a stout defence of the new recruitment initiative for the armed forces, with its senior leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh terming it as a “golden opportunity” for the youth to serve the country. The party leaders also … Read more

Government should reconsider Agnipath scheme: Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Government should reconsider Agnipath scheme: Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Chandigarh, Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Wednesday lashed out at the Centre over its “Agnipath” scheme, saying it neither favours the the country nor the youth. He requested the government to reconsider and rationalise it by ensuring permanent jobs to soldiers who complete their four-year term in the armed forces. The Centre on … Read more