Rahul Gandhi Claims India Faces Maximum Unemployment in 40 Years, Blames Modi for Small Business Demise
During the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior, former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi made striking claims regarding India’s unemployment crisis. Gandhi emphasized that India’s unemployment rate is twice that of Pakistan, standing at 23 percent compared to Pakistan’s 12 percent. He further underscored that the number of unemployed youth in India surpasses those in neighboring countries like Bangladesh and Bhutan.
Gandhi attributed this alarming disparity to the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, particularly the rollout of GST and demonetization, which he argued adversely impacted small businesses and consequently led to a surge in unemployment across the nation.
“The number of unemployed youth in our country exceeds those in Bangladesh and Bhutan,” Gandhi stated, expressing concern over India’s highest unemployment rate in the last four decades. He squarely placed the blame on PM Modi, accusing him of effectively “finishing” small businesses through demonetization and GST implementation, thereby exacerbating the unemployment crisis.
Gandhi’s remarks during the yatra highlighted the pressing economic challenges facing India, as well as the need for policy reforms to address unemployment and foster economic growth.
During his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Gwalior, Rahul Gandhi engaged with Agniveers and ex-servicemen, shedding light on economic disparity, social inequality, and the mistreatment of farmers and young people. Gandhi attributed the incorporation of ‘nyay’ into the yatra’s name to the pervasive injustice faced by these segments of society and the growing spread of “hatred” across the country.
Addressing a public gathering during the yatra, Gandhi reiterated his assertion regarding India’s alarming unemployment situation. He emphasized that India’s unemployment rate is double that of Pakistan, standing at 23 percent compared to Pakistan’s 12 percent. Gandhi further highlighted the concerning fact that the number of unemployed youth in India exceeds those in neighboring countries like Bangladesh and Bhutan.
Pointing fingers at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi blamed him for the dire state of unemployment, citing policies like demonetization and GST implementation, which he claimed adversely affected small businesses and exacerbated the unemployment crisis.
Throughout his yatra, Gandhi’s interactions underscored the urgent need for addressing systemic injustices and fostering inclusive growth to tackle pressing socio-economic challenges facing the nation.