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Defence
Congress MP Rohit Chaudhary: Agnipath scheme rushed, threatens national security
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 10:53 PM
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Congress MP Rohit Chaudhary has demanded the scrapping of the Agnipath scheme, alleging that it was introduced in haste and weakens national security by disrupting military training and cadre management.
Congress MP Rohit Chaudhary has strongly criticized the Agnipath scheme, stating that it poses a threat to India's national security. He alleged that the policy was introduced in a hurried manner without adequate consideration of its long-term implications for the armed forces.
Chaudhary demanded the immediate scrapping of the scheme, arguing that it disrupts the established structure of military training and cadre management. He contended that the current framework undermines the stability and efficiency of the defense forces.
The criticism highlights the ongoing political debate surrounding the Agnipath initiative, with opposition parties raising concerns about its impact on the professional military establishment. The Congress party has positioned this issue as a matter of national interest, urging the government to reconsider the policy's execution.
Chaudhary demanded the immediate scrapping of the scheme, arguing that it disrupts the established structure of military training and cadre management. He contended that the current framework undermines the stability and efficiency of the defense forces.
The criticism highlights the ongoing political debate surrounding the Agnipath initiative, with opposition parties raising concerns about its impact on the professional military establishment. The Congress party has positioned this issue as a matter of national interest, urging the government to reconsider the policy's execution.