New Delhi: Even as the Union Home Ministry (MHA) has claimed that youths completing four years of Agnipath course will get preference in the recruitment process of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), renowned Constitutional expert SP Singh said that giving preference does not mean "job guarantee." Speaking exclusively to ETV Bharat, Singh, however, said that the youth (Agniveers) would of course get priority.
"By the time they complete the four-year course, they will get proper training and all skills which will help them to get recruited in any field," said Singh who is also a senior lawyer in the Supreme Court. He, however, said that government should have reached out to the people by explaining to them the "benefits and future prospects" of the youths under the Agnipath scheme.
Singh claimed that this issue has been politicized and said, "several organizations and parties have been trying to gain mileage out of this situation." He opined that this scheme is almost like a short-term course like the NCC where youths will be trained for their future. "As per government's statement, almost 25 percent of youths who will complete the course will get preference in CAPF and the remaining will be accommodated in other sectors," said Singh.