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If Agniveers don't get pension, why should public representatives: Minister

Varun Gandhi has been questioning the 'Agnipath' scheme since it was unveiled on June 14 by the Centre

BJP MP Varun Gandhi
BJP MP Varun Gandhi
Press Trust of India Pilibhit (UP)
1 min read Last Updated : Jun 25 2022 | 6:53 AM IST

In his fresh criticism of the Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme, BJP MP Varun Gandhi Friday said if those recruited in the armed forces under this initiative are not eligible for a pension, then why should public representatives get this post-retirement benefit.

Gandhi has been questioning the 'Agnipath' scheme since it was unveiled on June 14 by the Centre. The scheme envisages recruiting young soldiers on a contractual basis for four years and retire 75 per cent of them without pension and health benefits. It, however, assures them of an exit package of Rs 11.70 lakh.

"If Agniveers who serve for a short period of time are not entitled to a pension, then why this 'facility' should be for public representatives? If those who protect the country do not have the right to pension then I am also ready to forego mine," he said in a tweet in Hindi.

"Can we, the MLA/sMPs, give up our pension to ensure that Agniveers get a pension," he said.

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First Published: Jun 25 2022 | 6:53 AM IST

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