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The Indian Army issued a clarification on Wednesday regarding the compensation for the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who lost his life in the line of duty. According to the Army, the family has already been paid Rs 98.39 lakh out of the total amount due, which will be approximately Rs 1.65 crore. The Army emphasized that the compensation due to a fallen hero is paid expeditiously to the next of kin, including Agniveers.
This clarification came in response to social media posts claiming that compensation had not been paid to the next of kin of Agniveer Ajay Kumar. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, had shared a video purportedly of Kumar’s father stating that he had not received any money. Gandhi used Kumar’s case to allege that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had lied in Parliament about the issue of compensation to families of martyred Agniveers and demanded an apology.
Rahul Gandhi’s video message on Wednesday highlighted the importance of truth in every religion and accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of lying to the country, its armed forces, and Agniveers about compensation. Gandhi called for an apology from the defence minister, insisting that he had misled the family of martyr Ajay Singh, the armed forces, and the youth of the country.
The ongoing controversy surrounding the compensation issue for Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family has sparked a debate in Parliament, with conflicting statements from different political leaders. The incident has raised questions about the transparency and efficiency of the compensation process for the families of fallen heroes. The Indian Army’s clarification aims to address the concerns and provide clarity on the compensation disbursal to Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family.
In conclusion, the issue of compensation for martyred soldiers remains a sensitive and significant topic in India’s national discourse. The need for timely and accurate compensation to the families of fallen heroes is crucial to honoring their sacrifices and upholding the values of the armed forces. The Indian Army’s clarification on the compensation issue for Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in fulfilling the obligations to the next of kin of departed soldiers.
