'Dard, data, daulat': Rahul targets govt over unemployment at ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed youth unemployment in Prayagraj, criticizing the government for failing to provide jobs despite India's demographic strength. He argued that education has become too expensive and that data generated by young people should be treated as a national asset.
Why it matters
The speech highlights the growing political focus on youth unemployment and the economic potential of data as a central campaign issue in India.
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday described India’s youth as the country’s biggest strength, but said a lack of jobs, expensive education, paper leaks, poor access to credit and the growing use of AI were holding them back.Speaking at the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme at KP Ground in Prayagraj, Rahul told the gathering, “You are power and pride of India; when I say this, I talk about every Indian citizen.” He said he wanted to speak about “dard (pain), data, and daulat (wealth)”, framing his address around the problems facing young Indians and the economic resources he believes should belong to them.Rahul said India’s nearly 40 crore young people were its “greatest strength”, adding that while there was much discussion about America, China and Russia, “India’s youth [are] unparalleled.” He argued that the country's future would depend on the potential of its young population and the data they…
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