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The three army chiefs met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening amid protests against the Agneepath scheme of army recruitment in different states of the country. The PM held a meeting with different army chiefs at his residence. First of all, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar reached the PM residence. After the meeting with the Navy Chief was over, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Choudhary reached to meet the PM. Lastly, Army Chief Jan Manoj Pandey met PM Modi.
It is being told that this meeting was held according to the security. The PM had a 30-minute meeting with the three army chiefs. Let us inform that the Air Force, Navy and Army have issued a notification regarding the recruitment of Agniveers. Air Force is starting recruitment under Agneepath scheme from 24th June, Navy 25th June and Army from 1st July.
It is not easy to bring the country on this path in eight years: PM Modi
On Monday, PM Modi laid the foundation of many projects in Bengaluru, and launched many. During this he addressed a public meeting here. The PM said that some of our initiatives at present may seem unpleasant for some time, but its benefits will be felt in the days to come.
In his address, the PM further said that the India of the 21st century is of wealth, job creators and innovators, who are the real strength of the country. The government has been encouraging them for the last eight years. Only reforms can take us to new goals.
PM’s statement very important amid Agneepath controversy
This statement of PM Modi has come at a time when huge protests are going on in many states of the country regarding the Agneepath scheme. In such a situation, the statement of the PM is being considered very important. According to the PM, it is considered very important for the country.
Explain that this scheme is related to the recruitment of soldiers. The soldiers who join the army under the scheme will be called Agniveers. He will get a chance to join the army for four years. Then 25% of these will be regularized further.