Congress MP Pawan Khera on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) criticised the Centre’s decision to extend the engagement period of Agniveers by two years , alleging that the move reflected a “U-turn” by the government ahead of Assembly elections in several States and questioning what would happen to the recruits after the extended tenure.
If he has a 56-inch chest and he loves to talk anyway, he keeps sharing his thoughts on Mann Ki Baat, so he will definitely accept this challenge and definitely debate,” Mr. The announcement comes amid criticism of the scheme over the short duration of service and the future employment prospects of recruits after their exit from the Armed Forces. Meanwhile, on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s open debate challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mr. “We are waiting. Rahul Gandhi had renewed his challenge to PM Modi for a face-to-face debate, claiming that he could prove within five minutes that the Prime Minister was a ‘desh-drohi’ and was controlled by US President Donald Trump. Gandhi had also offered PM Modi the freedom to choose the venue and the person who would moderate the discussion.
Khera said the Congress was waiting for the Prime Minister to accept it. Khera said.
