Centre ignoring concerns of youth, alleges Uttam Kumar Reddy
Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy criticized the Union government for its handling of youth protests and unemployment. He accused the Centre of using repressive tactics to silence students raising concerns about exam paper leaks.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing national debate regarding the government's accountability toward youth and the management of competitive examinations.
Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday called upon agitating youngsters to pursue their rights through democratic means, adding that the Congress party would continue to stand by them. He expressed confidence that the country would witness a new political culture and renewed hope under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership.
In a statement, Mr. Reddy alleged that a widening gap was emerging between the BJP-led Union government and the country’s youth due to rising unemployment, recurring examination paper leaks, uncertainty over students’ futures and the lack of adequate opportunities.
He claimed that the frustration among youth was increasingly reflected across the country and criticised the government for its handling of student and youth protests.
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