Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Indian unions call for nationwide strike against the new army recruitment scheme

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Protests against India's new army recruitment scheme are likely to intensify with major unions calling for a nationwide strike this week. 

Thousands have taken to the streets in the past week - protesting against the program that seeks to induct 17-year-olds into the Indian army for a four-year stint- without any promise of permanent employment.

Ishan Garg tells us about the government's response to the agitation. 

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Duration: 55 seconds