Chandrapur : Dissatisfaction is rising among the youth in the state against the Agneepath scheme. Agitations are being held in various places in the state against the Agneepath scheme. Meanwhile, the Nationalist Youth Congress (NYC) agitating in Chandrapur has accused the scheme of being a mere dustbin. It has also been criticized as a mockery of the unemployed. The 75 per cent youth who are going to be involved in the society after training to wield weapons can also be dangerous for the society in a way. The Nationalist Youth Congress (NYC) has demanded that the central government withdraw the scheme in view of the adverse effect on the morale of the army. During the 2014 elections, the Modi government had announced that it would provide 20 million jobs every year. But even 2 lakh youth were not provided employment. A few months ago, the Prime Minister had announced that 1 million jobs would be created in one year. The central government is trying to make fun of the unemployed by making such dusty announcements. The central government is playing with the future of the youth by implementing the Agneepath scheme. The central government is going to push the youth into the abyss of unemployment again by giving him the opportunity to serve in the army for only 4 years.
The 75 per cent youth who are going to be involved in the society after training to wield weapons can also be dangerous for the society in a way. The Nationalist Youth Congress (NYC) has expressed fears that the central government will not take any concrete steps for sustainable employment after 4 years of service in this scheme. During the agitation, the Nationalist Youth Congress (NYC) has demanded that the central government withdraw the scheme, considering the adverse effect it would have on the youth aspiring for army recruitment as well as on the morale of the army. On the other hand, the Nationalist Youth Congress (NYC) activists in Akola today blocked the railways in protest of the Centre’s Agneepath Act. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. At this time, the train was stopped for 8 minutes by the NCP workers shouting slogans against the central law. However, the agitation had no effect on rail traffic.
Bhandara district was also hit by the nationwide agitation against the Agneepath project. Today, on behalf of the Youth Congress, a Chakkajam agitation was held on National Highway No. 6 in front of the District Collector’s Office here. During the agitation, slogans were chanted against the central government. The protesters blocked the national highway, causing a half-hour traffic jam. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Meanwhile, 50 activists arrested were later released. After the announcement of the Agneepath scheme for short-term recruitment, youths have taken to the streets across the country to protest. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Friday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Several youths were injured. Young people who want to join the army are expressing their anger against the scheme. Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana, Sambhaji Brigade and other socio-political organizations had organized a protest rally in Washim.
