Congress Accuses BJP of U-Turn as Government Extends Agniveer Service Tenure by Two Years

The Congress party has accused the BJP-led central government of performing a political <b>U-turn</b> regarding the controversial Agnipath recruitment scheme. This criticism follows the government's decision to extend the service tenure of Agniveers by two years, a move Congress claims validates the persistent concerns raised by Leader of Opposition <b>Rahul Gandhi</b>. The opposition argues that the policy revision is a direct response to the widespread criticism the recruitment model has faced since its inception. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party has demanded that the government make these military posts <b>permanent</b> rather than temporary. The debate highlights ongoing political friction over national defense recruitment policies, with opposition leaders continuing to push for structural changes to the current model.