Bihar Agnipath Protest

Maoist leaders were involved in the violence during the protests against Agnipath scheme in Bihar, the police said today, claiming a big breakthrough in the case. The Maoist link came to light following the arrest of a top leader on Friday, they said

More than 2000 trains were affected due to the Agnipath protests across the country, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Parliament today.

Bihar 'Agnipath' Protests: A BJP MLA alleged that "Jihadis" opposed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were behind the violence and arson that took place in Bihar during protests against 'Agnipath'.

The Central government on Sunday banned 35 WhatsApp groups for allegedly spreading fake news on the Agnipath Scheme and the Agniveers, government sources said. The action was taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

BJP's anger is fuelled by the fact that following Nitish Kumar's silence on the issue, a section of Janata Dal-United party leaders fuelled protests in the state that led to violent attacks on the Centre's installations like railways.

Precautionary measures are being taken in many states ahead of today's Bharat Bandh call given by armed forces aspirants who are protesting against the Agnipath scheme. The government has ruled out a rollback of the scheme.

Violent protests against Agnipath scheme for defence recruitment appeared to be on the wane in Bihar on Sunday as a police crackdown on troublemakers continued and train services remained hit in view of security concerns.

Nitish Kumar, now serving his fifth term as Chief Minister of Bihar, has kept a deliberate silence over the past four days as Bihar burns and faces the main brunt of the anti-Agnipath stir.

Amid widespread protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme in Bihar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said there were many doubts about the scheme in the minds of the youth and demanded that it be withdrawn.

Election strategist Prashant Kishor has waded into the controversy surrounding the new military recruitment scheme 'Agnipath', especially the violent protests in Bihar, where the BJP and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) are in power.

Bihar has seen the worst spate of violence among states with protesters setting trains on fire, vandalising stations and attacking BJP leaders offices, homes and cars.

Bihar's BJP chief, whose home was vandalised by 'Agnipath' protesters, has criticised the state government over what he called inadequate efforts to stop violent protests in the state.

Massive protests have been reported in Bihar, where angry mob set fire to dozens of trains, and damaged public properties across several cities and towns, prompting the police to suspend internet services in nearly a third of the state.

Bihar Police on Saturday said it is probing the role of coaching centres in inciting violent protests against the Centre's 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme in the state.

'Agnipath' Protests: Authorities in Bihar have suspended internet in 18 of 38 districts Bihar in a bid to stop public gatherings after violent protests took place over the Agnipath recruitment scheme.

Maoist leaders were involved in the violence during the protests against Agnipath scheme in Bihar, the police said today, claiming a big breakthrough in the case. The Maoist link came to light following the arrest of a top leader on Friday, they said

More than 2000 trains were affected due to the Agnipath protests across the country, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Parliament today.

Bihar 'Agnipath' Protests: A BJP MLA alleged that "Jihadis" opposed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were behind the violence and arson that took place in Bihar during protests against 'Agnipath'.

The Central government on Sunday banned 35 WhatsApp groups for allegedly spreading fake news on the Agnipath Scheme and the Agniveers, government sources said. The action was taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

BJP's anger is fuelled by the fact that following Nitish Kumar's silence on the issue, a section of Janata Dal-United party leaders fuelled protests in the state that led to violent attacks on the Centre's installations like railways.

Precautionary measures are being taken in many states ahead of today's Bharat Bandh call given by armed forces aspirants who are protesting against the Agnipath scheme. The government has ruled out a rollback of the scheme.

Violent protests against Agnipath scheme for defence recruitment appeared to be on the wane in Bihar on Sunday as a police crackdown on troublemakers continued and train services remained hit in view of security concerns.

Nitish Kumar, now serving his fifth term as Chief Minister of Bihar, has kept a deliberate silence over the past four days as Bihar burns and faces the main brunt of the anti-Agnipath stir.

Amid widespread protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme in Bihar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said there were many doubts about the scheme in the minds of the youth and demanded that it be withdrawn.

Election strategist Prashant Kishor has waded into the controversy surrounding the new military recruitment scheme 'Agnipath', especially the violent protests in Bihar, where the BJP and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) are in power.

Bihar has seen the worst spate of violence among states with protesters setting trains on fire, vandalising stations and attacking BJP leaders offices, homes and cars.

Bihar's BJP chief, whose home was vandalised by 'Agnipath' protesters, has criticised the state government over what he called inadequate efforts to stop violent protests in the state.

Massive protests have been reported in Bihar, where angry mob set fire to dozens of trains, and damaged public properties across several cities and towns, prompting the police to suspend internet services in nearly a third of the state.

Bihar Police on Saturday said it is probing the role of coaching centres in inciting violent protests against the Centre's 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme in the state.

'Agnipath' Protests: Authorities in Bihar have suspended internet in 18 of 38 districts Bihar in a bid to stop public gatherings after violent protests took place over the Agnipath recruitment scheme.