Amit Shah addresses Haryana voters on Agniveer scheme promises

On October 5, 2024, Haryana will hold assembly elections, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a rally in Rewari city to support BJP candidates. He criticized the Congress party for allegedly misleading voters regarding the Agniveer scheme, claiming that the BJP is committed to providing permanent government jobs to all Agniveers from Haryana. Shah accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading false information about the employment prospects for Agniveers after their service. He emphasized that both the central and Haryana governments have assured job security and pension benefits for these individuals. Shah also highlighted the significant contribution of Haryana's youth to the Indian army, noting that they represent over 11% of army recruitments despite the state comprising only 2% of the national population. He further defended the BJP's stance on Article 370, asserting that it would not be reinstated as long as the BJP remains in power. Shah's remarks included a critique of the previous Congress government, which he claimed was characterized by corruption and mismanagement. In addition to addressing employment and military issues, Shah took aim at Rahul Gandhi's knowledge of agricultural policies, suggesting that he was uninformed about key concepts such as the difference between Rabi and Kharif crops. He urged Congress leaders to stop misleading farmers regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP), asserting that Haryana is actively purchasing 24 crops at MSP. Shah's speech aimed to rally support for the BJP ahead of the upcoming elections, positioning the party as a champion of both military personnel and farmers.