'Agnipath' Row: AAP's Raghav Chadha Rollback Request To Rajnath Singh

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha says the country needs "jawans with peace of mind and job security"

The letter, which comes amid widespread protests against the new recruitment plan, stated that it has caused "great anguish" among aspirants and dashed their hopes. Through this letter I implore the Hon'ble Defence Minister Shri @RajnathSingh ji to roll-back the ill-thought 𝗔𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 scheme and stop this ‘trial by fire' of youth of our country. pic.twitter.com/q14FXvOTx2

"As an institution, the Indian Armed Forces have been a beacon of hope representing the highest standards of professionalism, service, long standing tradition and ethos. However, this recent modification to the basic structure of the army has justifiably caused great anguish among potential recruits from across the country. The hopes and dreams of many young aspirants have been stifled by the controversial 'contractualization' of the Armed Forces," the Rajya Sabha MP wrote.

Mr Chadha highlighted five issues in his letter. He said the country needs "jawans with peace of mind and job security", stressing that a jawan busy wondering what to do after our years of service "will find it harder to serve the country".