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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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
