The Indian Army has rebutted claims made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding the compensation provided to the family of a deceased Agniveer, Ajay Kumar. Gandhi had shared a video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), in which Kumar’s father alleged that the family had not received the compensation promised by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations:
- Rahul Gandhi stated that the family of the martyred Agniveer had not received any financial assistance.
- He claimed that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had lied in Parliament about the compensation being provided to the families of Agniveers who are killed in action.
- Gandhi urged people to listen to the families of Agniveers, rather than politicians.
Indian Army’s Rebuttal:
- The Indian Army released a statement on X titled ‘Clarification on emoluments to Agniveer Ajay Kumar’.
- The Army confirmed that Ajay Kumar’s family has already been paid Rs 98.39 lakh.
- The total compensation amount, including the final settlement, will be around Rs 1.65 crore.
Key Points from the Army’s Statement:
- The Army addressed the misinformation spreading on social media, affirming that compensation has been provided to Ajay Kumar’s family.
- The clarification aimed to correct the public record and assure that the compensation process is ongoing and nearing completion.
The Army’s statement aims to provide transparency and counter the allegations made by Rahul Gandhi, ensuring that accurate information about the compensation provided to the family of the deceased Agniveer is available to the public.
