JDU seeks review of Agnipath scheme and nationwide caste survey: KC Tyagi
New Delhi: In a significant move signaling potential shifts in the Narendra Modi government's third term, a prominent leader from the Janata Dal United (JDU) has called for a review of the Centre's Agnipath scheme for armed forces recruitment. KC Tyagi, chief spokesperson of the BJP ally JDU and a close aide to Nitish Kumar, emphasized the need for reevaluation citing growing resentment in various states towards the scheme.
The Agnipath scheme, initiated in 2022, aims to address the age profile of the armed forces by facilitating short-term induction of personnel. Targeting individuals between 17.5 and 21 years, recruits serve for a four-year period, with the provision to extend the service of 25% for an additional 15 years.
Tyagi's remarks also highlighted the call for a nationwide caste survey and the demand for Bihar to be granted special status. These propositions echo the sentiments of the opposition bloc.
Notably, the issue of a nationwide caste survey was a central component of the opposition's campaign strategy.
Additionally, it's worth mentioning that Bihar had previously conducted a caste survey during Nitish Kumar's tenure, supported by the RJD and Congress, before his alliance with the NDA.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
