India, Nov. 5 -- In an unexpected move, the government has effectively rolled back Agnipath, its flagship recruitment scheme for the armed forces announced in 2022. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani announced on Wednesday that Agniveers set to exit the military at the end of their four-year tenure will be given an additional two-year extension period and subsequently be offered permanent recruitment, subject to meeting specific eligibility criteria and individual consent. The decision - which came weeks before the first Agniveers were scheduled to exit the forces - might be a pre-emptive strike against potential negative electoral impact. Of the seven states going to polls in 2027, at least five contribute significant...