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Priyanka Gandhi calls for withdrawal of ‘Agnipath, says scheme being imposed on youth in a hurry

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (File Photo)

New Delhi: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday demanded the Central government to withdraw the 'Agnipath' scheme with immediate effect following protests in parts of the country over the scheme.

Acknowledging the gravity of the protests, the Centre on Thursday had decided to bring a change in the upper age limit for recruiting Agniveers. Granting a one-time waiver, the Centre on June 16, 2022, announced that the Agniveer upper age limit for recruitments via Agnipath Scheme has been extended to 23 years from 21 years.

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