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Monday, August 4, 2025
TopicAgnipath

Topic: Agnipath

Modi has actually given democracy a shot in the arm with his usual decision-making style

Indians are refusing to be silent spectators of Modi govt's disruptive policies. Agnipath protests are the latest indicator from a society that won't be muzzled.

Agnipath is directed correctly. But Modi govt needs Amit Shah to budge

To make the MHA change its stance is a political responsibility, utilising the short-service prescription optimally a military responsibility. Both must be done.

As Agnipath protests rage on, a look at schemes announced by govt to boost Agniveers’ prospects

The Centre has declared that the scheme won't be rolled back. But it plans to help Agniveers who don't get absorbed by armed forces after their 4-yr contract find job opportunities.

Agnipath an ember that can consume India. Why it’s an invitation to civil war

The Agnipath scheme poses threat to the Indian national State itself as it can disperse violence and weaponry back to the social order.

India’s increasingly-violent young cohort is its biggest national security problem

The main occupation of many young Indians has been 'waiting—for life to happen'. We must learn from Arab Spring the fate that might lie ahead.

Why BJP finds itself isolated from allies JD-U, HAM as Agnipath protests set Bihar on fire

Bihar's BJP unit has accused the state government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of doing nothing to prevent vandalism at its offices. JD-U claims that the BJP is not doing enough to convince allies.

With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again

Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.

‘Opportunity to serve nation’ — Rajnath & service chiefs vouch for Agnipath amid protests

Under the new scheme, which was announced Tuesday, all soldiers below officer rank will now be recruited through ‘Agnipath’ for 4 years, with 25% of each batch to be enrolled in regular cadre.

Agnipath gives Indian military ‘four-year interns’. It’s an assault on Army bonding

In an imaginary letter, an Adjutant General describes why Agnipath scheme is worrisome and was clearly drafted by civilians.

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