PM Modi Defends Agnipath: Accuses Opposition of Politicizing Army Reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the Agnipath scheme, emphasizing its role in rejuvenating the armed forces. During his address on Kargil Vijay Diwas, Modi accused the opposition of politicizing national security issues and rebutted claims that the scheme was introduced to save pension money. He highlighted the scheme's intention to modernize the military.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday defended the Agnipath scheme, citing it as a crucial reform to rejuvenate the armed forces amid opposition criticism.

Speaking on the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Modi accused the opposition of politicizing the scheme and debunked claims that it was meant to cut pension expenses.

Modi underlined the scheme's goal to maintain a youthful, fit military, condemning attempts to mislead the public and stressing his government's commitment to national security over politics.

(With inputs from agencies.)