‘Will not allow another migration in J&K, Agnipath a golden scheme for youth to serve motherland'
Jammu Tawi, June 17 : Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday hinted at holding assembly elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir ‘by this year-end'.
Rajnath Singh, who is on a two-day visit to the Union Territory, addressing a function said the delimitation exercise was completed recently.
“By this year-end, there is a possibility that assembly elections can be held in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
The defence minister said that from last 70 years Jammu and Kashmir remain isolated but now not only the foundation of new J&K has been laid, it will stand more powerful in coming days.
Appreciating the government's initiatives, Rajnath Singh said that for the first time GoI give due rights to the refugees. He said transits accommodations were constructed for displaced Kashmir pandits.
He further maintained that Union Government will not allow any other migrations and steps are underway to provide equal opportunities to every citizens of J&K.
On Angipath recruitment scream, Rajnath Singh, who is on 2-day J&K tour has asserted that the Agnipath scheme is a golden opportunity for the Indian youth to join the Armed Forces and serve their motherland.
Keeping in mind the future of the youth, Rajnath Singh stated that the government, on the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has increased the age limit for the recruitment of Agniveers from 21 years to 23 years for the recruitment cycle of 2022.
“The relaxation of age indicates that the Government cares for our youth. Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence and the Services are committed to commence the recruitment process at the earliest. We invite the youth to join the Armed Forces and serve the Nation through Agnipath,” the Raksha Mantri.
Later, Rajnath Singh attended the 9th Executive Council and 4th General Body meeting of Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS) at Pahalgam.
In his address, Rajnath lauded the rigorous training standards, excellent management, devotion and technical proficiency of the trainers and instructors that have established JIM&WS as one of the leading institutes in the country. He described mountaineering and allied activities as a sign of not just physical endurance, but also of mental toughness and enthusiasm.
