Lies about Agniveera compensation: Indian Army has clarified Rahul Gandhi allegation

The Indian Army on Wednesday issued a clarification on the compensation provided to Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family after Leader of Opposition(LOP) Rahul Gandhi made serious allegation that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had lied in the parliament about the emoluments.

Rahul Gandhi said, "The Defence Minister should apologise to the Parliament, the country, the Army and the family of martyr Agniveer Ajay Singh ji."

Now, the Indian Army made it very clear that who has been lying to the country regarding Agniveer, with the clarification post in X saying, "Of the total Rs 1.65 Cr amount due, family of Agniveer Ajay has already been paid Rs 98.39 lakhs and shortly the balance will be paid after Police varification".

In a post on social media X. the AGD PI Indian Army tweeted, “*CLARIFICATION ON EMOLUMENTS TO AGNIVEER AJAY KUMAR*

Certain posts on Social Media have brought out that compensation hasn't been paid to the Next of Kin of Agniveer Ajay Kumar who lost his life in the line of duty.

It is emphasised that the Indian Army salutes the supreme sacrifice made by Agniveer Ajay Kumar.

The last rites were carried out with full Military Honours.

Of the total amount due, family of Agniveer Ajay has already been paid Rs 98.39 lakhs.

Ex - Gratia and other benefits amounting to approximately 67 lakhs, as applicable according to the provisions of the Agniveer Scheme, will be paid on Final Account Settlement shortly post due Police verification. The total amount will be Rs 1.65 Cr approximately.

It is re-emphasised that emoluments due to a fallen hero are paid expeditiously to the Next of Kin of departed soldiers, including Agniveers.", said Indian Army clarifing the Rahul Gandhi accusation on social media.

Balak Buddhi Rahul Gandhi is a disgrace to the office of LoP, a position stalwarts held in past. He is hell bent on destroying the edifice of every institution in this country, till such time he gets power. But he has been rejected thrice already… a message he refuses to accept. pic.twitter.com/u6vyLPQYAz

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) July 4, 2024