Agnipath Recruitment Row | Caste Controversy Erupts | Army Issues Statement | Latest News

According to the latest updates on the Agnipath recruitment row, politicians have now started raising questions as to why there is a caste certificate needed to submit before the enrollment happens. The army officials have now clarified the allegations being leveled by the opposition that caste and religious certificates are now being asked for the Agniveer Scheme. ''The requirement for the aspirants to submit caste certificates and if required religion certificate was always there, no change for the Agniveer recruitment scheme in this regard. Religion is also required to perform last rites as per religious rituals for recruits who die during training and soldiers who die in harness,'' says Army officials. Watch the entire video to know more. Times Now - Times Now News channel examines news with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the latest news and breaking news of the day. Times Network houses upscale television channels. Times Network takes the lead with its ground-breaking innovation and disruption of a new content category. The Times Network channels, which have a global footprint in 100 countries, inform, entertain, and engage viewers of all ages with fascinating and intriguing content, news, and information. Subscribe to our channel - https://bit.ly/SubscribeToTimesNow Check out our website: https://www.timesnownews.com Times Now News App : https://bit.ly/3AD5qqN Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook:   / timesnow   Twitter:   / timesnow   Instagram:   / timesnow   Subscribe to our other network channels: Times Now Navbharat: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToTNNavbharat Zoom: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToZoom Mirror Now: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToMirrorNow ET Now: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToETNow TN+: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToTNPlus Pushed via Slike