These candidates will not have to appear for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Also, they will be eligible for three years' age relaxation, with an additional five-year relaxation for candidates from the first batch of the scheme.
He said the RSS developed as a non-political organisation with public support despite challenges in its path.
In a tweet on social media X, Akhilesh Yadav, also a former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, wrote that the only demand on 'Agniveer' is that the old recruitment should be reinstated.
After the central government introduced the Agniveer scheme, there has been considerable debate on the nature of the scheme and the future of the Agniveers, who leave the Indian Army or who die in the line of duty.
Singh’s parents appreciated the Gandhi scion’s gesture and called for ending the controversial Agniveer scheme.
Yadav, a first time MP from Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh, also advocated for a nationwide caste census.
He also attacked the NDA over its failure to address the problem of the youth of the country, adding that the INDIA bloc is protecting the Constitution, whereas the BJP wants to destroy the Constitution.
There is no need for this scheme. India does not need two types of martyrs, Rahul Gandhi said at a public rally in Bihar.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot alleged that the Modi government has "weakened" the Indian Army.
Two Indias exist today - one of farmers, labourers, small shopkeepers, unemployed youth in which crores of people live. The other India belongs to the richest 200-300 people.
