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Of the total amount due, family of Agniveer Ajay has already been paid ₹ 98.39 lakhs, the Indian Army said in an X post. (Representational Image)
In a post on microblogging site X, the Army noted that Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family was paid Rs 98.39 lakh
The Indian Army, in a social media post on Wednesday, refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s claims that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh “lied” about compensation given to the family of an Agniveer who lost his life in line of duty.
In a post on microblogging site X, the Army noted that Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family was paid Rs 98.39 lakh.
“Certain posts on Social Media have brought out that compensation hasn’t been paid to the Next of Kin of Agniveer Ajay Kumar who lost his life in the line of duty,” the Army said.
“The last rites were carried out with full Military Honours. Of the total amount due, family of Agniveer Ajay has already been paid ₹ 98.39 lakhs. Ex – Gratia and other benefits amounting to approximately 67 lakhs, as applicable according to the provisions of the Agniveer Scheme, will be paid on Final Account Settlement shortly post due Police verification. The total amount will be ₹ 1.65 Cr approximately,” the Army further stated.
*CLARIFICATION ON EMOLUMENTS TO AGNIVEER AJAY KUMAR*Certain posts on Social Media have brought out that compensation hasn’t been paid to the Next of Kin of Agniveer Ajay Kumar who lost his life in the line of duty.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also quoted the Army’s X post and wrote, “Indian Army is committed to the welfare of Agniveers!”
Earlier in the day, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi alleged that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh “lied” in Parliament over compensation to families of “martyr” Agniveers and demanded an apology for it.
