Youths have been launching violent protests against the Agnipath scheme across the country. The defence minister has held a meeting with service chiefs in the regard. Meanwhile, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has endorsed the central government’s Agnipath scheme. The actress expressed her support to the scheme through an Instagram story.

“Many nations like Israel have made army training compulsory for all their youth, few years every one gives to the army to learn life values like discipline, nationalism and what it means to guard your country's borders, Agnipath scheme has deeper meanings than just getting building careers, employment or making money,” she wrote.

Kangana further compared the scheme with the ancient Gurukul system. “In olden days everyone went to Gurukul its almost like that it's just that they getting paid to do it, shocking percentage of youth that's getting destroyed in drugs and pubG needs these reforms.. Appreciate the government for taking these initiatives,” she added.

The Agnipath recruitment scheme, which aims to recruit youths into the armed forces for a four-year tenure, was announced on Tuesday. Those exempted from the service will not be provided gratuity or pension benefits. The youths of the country are protesting against the scheme, demanding sustainable jobs and employment benefits.