Agneepath Scheme Protests: Clamour For Bharat Bandh Monday Grows, Forces On High Alert For Riots |
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Agneepath Scheme Protests: Some organisations call for Bharat Bandh on June 20th, demanding Agnipath rollback. Chandigarh and Kerala heighten security. Police warn that strict action to be taken against those damaging public property.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday banned 35 WhatsApp groups for spreading fake news about Agnipath Scheme. According to the reports, the Government has also urged the citizens to report any such group on PIB fact check team number. Violent protests in Bihar and several other states over the Centre's Agnipath army recruitment scheme left vehicles vandalised and trains burnt. However, the government addressed the concerns of the defence job seekers and clarified that the future of the recruits is stable and that the intake would go up in the future. The Centre also raised the entry age from 21 to 23 years for the Agnipath scheme in 2022. Stay tuned with India Today for the latest news and updates. #indiatoday #agnipathscheme #agnipathschemeprotest #agneepath #agneepathscheme Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday |