Nitish Kumar's JD(U) Wants Review Of Agnipath Scheme, Backs UCC, One Nation, One Election

Just hours after expressing its support for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] on Thursday called for a review of the Agnipath scheme, the govt's scheme to induct soldiers into the Indian Armed Forces. JD(U) leader K.C. Tyagi stated that his party has demanded a review of the scheme and will continue to push for a caste census, which he described as a timely need.

"There is anger among voters about the (short-term army recruitment) Angbiveer scheme. Our party wants those shortcomings to be removed, on which people have objections," Tyagi told reporters. He also emphasised that JD(U)'s support for the BJP was "unconditional".

Tyagi also addressed the issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), noting that while JD(U) is not opposed to the UCC, it believes that all stakeholders should be consulted. "On UCC, the Chief Minister (Nitish Kumar) had written to the Law Commission. We are not against the UCC. But there should be consultation with all the stakeholders, Chief Minister, political parties, and different sects, and a resolution should be found," he said.