Indian Army Refutes Social Media Claims on Agniveer Compensation

The Indian Army has clarified that it has paid Rs 98.39 lakh to the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, following claims on social media, shared by Rahul Gandhi, that no compensation was given. The total compensation due is Rs 1.65 crore. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Rahul Gandhi continue to exchange accusations over the issue.

The Indian Army on Wednesday dismissed social media allegations suggesting that compensation had not been paid to the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who died in the line of duty.

According to the Army, Kumar's family has already received Rs 98.39 lakh, part of the total Rs 1.65 crore compensation due. The clarification followed claims from Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who cited a video purportedly from Kumar's father stating no money had been received.

Rahul Gandhi accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of lying in Parliament about the compensation issue. Singh reiterated that fallen Agniveers receive Rs 1 crore in compensation. The Army emphasized that emoluments are paid expeditiously, including for Agniveers.

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