New Delhi, June 17: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not understand what the people of the country want as he cannot hear anything except the voice of his “friends”.
He said this a day after the government raised the upper age limit to 23 years from 21 years for recruitment under ‘Agnipath’, amid protests by youth in several parts of the country against the scheme.
Gandhi also cited schemes such as GST, noteban, farm laws and now Agnipath, saying they were projected to be for the welfare of the people but were rejected by the citizens.
“Agnipath – youth rejected. Farm laws – farmers rejected. Noteban – economists rejected. GST – traders rejected.
“The prime minister does not understand what the people of the country want, as he cannot hear anything except the voice of his ‘friends’,” Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, too, urged the prime minister to withdraw the scheme as the youth are opposing it with protests.
She said that the BJP government had to change the rules of the new army recruitment scheme within 24 hours.
Modi can’t hear anything except voice of ‘friends’: Rahul amid Agnipath protests New Delhi, Jun 17 (PTI) Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not understand what the people of the country want as he cannot hear anything except the voice of his “friends”.
He said this a day after the government raised the upper age limit to 23 years from 21 years for recruitment under ‘Agnipath’, amid protests by youth in several parts of the country against the scheme.
Gandhi also cited schemes such as GST, noteban, farm laws and now Agnipath, saying they were projected to be for the welfare of the people but were rejected by the citizens.
“Agnipath – youth rejected. Farm laws – farmers rejected. Noteban – economists rejected. GST – traders rejected.
“The prime minister does not understand what the people of the country want, as he cannot hear anything except the voice of his ‘friends’,” Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, too, urged the prime minister to withdraw the scheme as the youth are opposing it with protests.
She said that the BJP government had to change the rules of the new army recruitment scheme within 24 hours.
“This means that the plan has been imposed on the youth in a hurry,” she said.
“Narendra Modi ji, please withdraw the scheme immediately,” she said in a tweet in Hindi and urged him to recruit people in the air force, which has been held back.
“Make the army recruitment the same as before by giving relief in the age limit,” she said.
The Congress has demanded that the short service recruitment in the armed forces under Agnipath scheme be kept in abeyance and wider consultations be held with experts before taking further action on it.”This means that the plan has been imposed on the youth in a hurry,” she said.
“Narendra Modi ji, please withdraw the scheme immediately,” she said in a tweet in Hindi and urged him to recruit people in the air force, which has been held back.
“Make the army recruitment the same as before by giving relief in the age limit,” she said.
The Congress has demanded that the short service recruitment in the armed forces under Agnipath scheme be kept in abeyance and wider consultations be held with experts before taking further action on it.
Next Story :
India-UK Free Trade Deal Comes Into Force; Prices of Imported Goods Set to Fall
New Delhi: The landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) officially came into effect on Tuesday, marking a major milestone in bilateral economic ties. The agreement is expected to boost trade, reduce import and export duties, and make several imported products cheaper for Indian consumers.
Fruit Vendor Arrested for Allegedly Raping Minor Girl in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old fruit vendor from Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl in Hyderabad’s KPHB. Police booked the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Hyderabad Man Hacked to Death in Madhapur; Personal Dispute Suspected
Hyderabad: A 30-year-old man was brutally hacked to death in Hyderabad’s Madhapur on Wednesday, with police suspecting the murder was triggered by a long-standing personal dispute linked to a failed relationship.
HYDRAA Clears Encroachments from Ramanthapur Pedda Cheruvu FTL
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Tuesday removed encroachments from the Full Tank Level (FTL) of Ramanthapur Pedda Cheruvu in Uppal Assembly constituency, reclaiming 2,180 square yards as part of the lake’s restoration project.
Kausalyam 2026 Opens in Hyderabad, Showcases India’s Handmade Heritage
Hyderabad: The Crafts Council of Telangana (CCT) has launched Kausalyam 2026, a major exhibition celebrating India’s rich textile and craft heritage, at Anvaya Convention, Financial District, Hyderabad. The event brings together artisans, designers, textile revivalists, and craft entrepreneurs from across the country while supporting traditional craft communities.
Now you can get latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram everyday. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday Facebook page and Twitter and on Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
