Jaipur: During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the Congress party, with Rahul Gandhi at the forefront, made significant promises to the nation's youth, addressing key issues such as unemployment, examination paper leaks, and the absence of social security for gig economy workers. The party laid out five guarantees aimed at empowering the youth and fostering job creation.
Gandhi emphasized the urgency of filling over 30 lakh vacant permanent positions in the central government, a commitment he declared in Banswara, Rajasthan. He criticized the current administration for its inaction and pledged that the Congress party would prioritize these recruitments should they come into power.
Expanding on his vision, Gandhi took to social media platform X to detail the five transformative guarantees offered by Congress to reshape the future of India's youth:
Recruitment Trust: The promise of immediate appointments to 30 lakh government posts, ensuring significant reduction in unemployment.
First Job Assured: A commitment to provide every graduate and diploma holder with an apprenticeship, along with a stipend of ₹1 lakh per year, aiming to bridge the gap between education and employment.
Freedom from Paper Leaks: A vow to conduct examinations reliably through the enactment of a new law designed to eradicate the issue of paper leaks.
Social Security in the Gig Economy: A pledge to enhance working conditions, pensions, and social security benefits for gig economy workers, acknowledging the growing significance of this sector.
Yuva Roshni: An initiative to fuel youth entrepreneurship by offering start-up funds at the district level from a national fund totaling ₹5,000 crore, encouraging innovation and self-employment.
Through these promises, the Congress party aspires to address the pressing challenges faced by the youth, aiming to turn their dreams into reality and reshape the nation's future.