Agnipath Scheme Gets A Revamp With Extended Tenure; Opposition Questions Timing, BJP Defends

The government has announced a revamp of the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, offering seventy-five per cent of recruits an extended engagement of two years and an opportunity for regular permanent enrollment. While supporters argue the move strengthens the armed forces and expands post-service financial and career options for youth, the opposition claims the revision is a political U-turn driven by upcoming assembly elections in states including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.