Rahul Gandhi Appeals to President Over Agnipath Scheme

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her intervention against the alleged discrimination in benefits offered to Agniveers' families compared to regular soldiers. Gandhi calls for justice and appeals for equal benefits for all soldiers who lay down their lives for the country.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday wrote an urgent letter to President Droupadi Murmu, expressing serious concerns about the Agnipath scheme. He alleged that the scheme discriminates against the families of slain Agniveer soldiers in terms of benefits.

Gandhi urged the President to step in, emphasizing her role as the Supreme Commander of India's Armed Forces. He requested that she provide justice to Agniveers who sacrifice their lives for the nation.

In his letter, Gandhi described the scheme as fundamentally flawed, creating a 'lesser' cadre of soldiers with lower pay and benefits. He argued that this discrimination jeopardizes national security and breaches the oath of well-being taken by the President.

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