The Agnipath scheme for recruitment to the armed forces has evoked a tremendous response from the youth. Several lakh youngsters have registered themselves for the recruitment under the scheme, Union Minister of State L. Murugan has said.
Speaking at the launch of a video on the history of Indian freedom fighters in Chennai on Sunday, he said, “The Opposition parties are criticising the scheme, saying it will cause disruption in the armed forces. But lakhs of youngsters are enrolling under it. We have come out with the scheme to create the young nationalists of the country.”
Earlier in the day, he said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) hoists the national flag at its offices and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi president Thol. Thirumavalavan need not lecture the RSS on nationalism.
