Tuesday 19 July 2022

Row over caste column in Agnipath form: Army Clarifies

 INDIAN ARMY CLARIFIES

The Indian Army, clarified and said no change had been made to the Army recruitment policy for Agniveer and caste and religion columns were being used since the inception.

"The requirement for aspirants to submit caste certificates and if required, religion certificates have always been there. There has not been any change to the Agniveer recruitment scheme in this regard," Indian Army officials said.

"Religion is also required for performing last rites as per religious rituals for recruits who die during training and soldiers who die in harness," the Army officials added.

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