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Modi govt's decision on Agniveers historic, youth-friendly: Kangra MLA Pawan Kajal

Dharamshala, Nov 6 (UNI) State BJP Vice-President and Kangra MLA Pawan Kajal has termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reported decision to extend the tenure of Agniveers from four to six years, followed by permanent postings, as historic and youth-friendly.
Addressing a public meeting at Bhadiyara village in Kangra Assembly constituency, Kajal said the decision would encourage more youth to join the armed forces and was a Diwali gift to aspiring youngsters.
He said the Centre had also provided relief to villagers living within a 20-km radius of toll plazas in Himachal Pradesh by introducing annual passes costing Rs 1,500. Residents could now make unlimited trips through the Ghatta toll plaza by paying a daily charge of Rs 4, he added.
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