Rahul Gandhi blames central government for youth unemployment at student rally
At the Chhatron Ki Goonj gathering in Prayagraj, Rahul Gandhi said India's young people are its greatest asset but are hindered by job shortages, costly education and AI disruption.
During the Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Prayagraj, Rahul Gandhi praised India's youth as its strongest resource but warned that a dearth of jobs is undermining that potential. He listed several obstacles, including the rising cost of education, recurring paper leaks in examinations, inadequate access to financing, and the rapid adoption of AI technologies that could displace workers. Gandhi directed these concerns at the central government, calling for immediate policy action to improve employment prospects.
The remarks were made in front of a student audience in Uttar Pradesh, with the Congress leader emphasizing the need for systemic reforms. He framed the challenges as both economic and technological, urging a coordinated response from policymakers.
Why it matters
The speech spotlights growing youth unemployment and calls for policy changes affecting India's future workforce.
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