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PBS NewsHourJUL 2022
The Agnipath plan provides an opportunity for India's more technologically-inclined youth to show their patriotism by joining the military and serving their country. It will also free up funds, allowing the military to modernize forces at a time when it's needed the most.
The Aginath recruitment plan is a disruptive change that will destroy the military institution at a time of great political tension with neighboring countries. It also guarantees that thousands of young Indians will be laid off after four years of service and left to find jobs in an already strained labor market. It must be repealed.