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Rahul Gandhi speaks to students in Prayagraj, criticizes the government over unemployment and paper leaks.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached out to students in Prayagraj and criticized the government over issues like unemployment, paper leaks, and rising education costs. While interacting with the students, he said that the country’s youth population is India’s biggest strength. Referring to about 40 crore youth, Rahul Gandhi said that if the energy of the youth is given the right direction and it is linked with technology like data and artificial intelligence, then India’s economy can get a new momentum.
While talking to the students, Rahul Gandhi also raised the issues faced by them. He raised questions about limited employment opportunities, complaints of paper leaks in competitive examinations and rising cost of education. He said that the youth do not lack capability, but there are many problems in the system which are hindering their path.
This event involving Rahul Gandhi comes at a time when the debate among political parties regarding Gen-Z youth is intensifying. Both BJP and Congress are trying to woo the young voters. In such a situation, Rahul Gandhi’s presence among the students is being linked to the youth-centric politics of Congress.
Why did Rahul Gandhi call ‘youth, data and AI’ a big opportunity?
While interacting with the students, Rahul Gandhi not only talked about the problems of unemployment and education, but also presented the youth as the economic strength of the country. He said that India has a large youth population and if this human resource is combined with new technologies like data and AI, then a big change can be brought in the country’s economy.
He stressed that instead of considering the youth only as job seekers, they should be enabled to create new opportunities. In this rapidly changing era of technology, there is a need to open new avenues of education, skills and employment for the youth.
This statement of Rahul Gandhi is believed to have been said especially keeping Gen-Z in mind. Today’s youth are rapidly catching up with the digital world and technologies like AI are impacting both their studies and careers. Congress is trying to strengthen its message among this section.
Rahul Gandhi attacked the government on issues of unemployment and paper leaks.
Addressing students in Prayagraj, Rahul Gandhi attacked the government on issues related to competitive exams and employment. The issue of paper leak has been a cause of resentment among the youth for a long time. Incidents like paper leaks create huge problems for students who work hard for months and sometimes years in preparation for the exam.
Rahul Gandhi also raised the issue of rising cost of education. He said that if access to good education becomes expensive then a large number of youth may be left out of it. According to him, for the progress of the country, it is necessary that the youth get quality education and adequate employment opportunities.
This style of talking to students is also politically important for Congress. Rahul Gandhi is continuously making issues related to youth, students and employment a part of his political campaign. His conversation in Prayagraj is also being considered a part of this strategy.
Why did the BJP question Rahul Gandhi, saying, “Go to Ranchi?”
After Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Prayagraj, the BJP targeted him. BJP’s question was that if Rahul Gandhi really wants to understand the problems of the agitating students then he should go to Jharkhand and meet the students protesting there.
Taking a dig at him on this basis, the BJP suggested that instead of visiting Prayagraj, Rahul Gandhi should go to Ranchi. The party alleges that Rahul Gandhi is talking to students at different places, but is avoiding going to the places where students are actually protesting and listening to their problems.
This attack by BJP has further intensified the political debate regarding Rahul Gandhi’s program. Now the controversy is not limited to the issues of unemployment and education, but political rhetoric has also started on which student movements Rahul Gandhi should attend.
Growing political interest among Gen-Z, Rahul and BJP face off
Gen-Z has become a crucial segment for political parties, given the number of young voters and their political role. Issues like social media, employment, education, AI and the digital economy are increasingly discussed among this generation. Against this backdrop, Rahul Gandhi’s engagement with students on these very topics holds political significance.
Through Rahul Gandhi, Congress is trying to give the message to the youth that issues like unemployment, paper leak and expensive education are not just personal problems but questions related to the economic direction of the country. At the same time, by raising questions on his programmes and statements, BJP is trying to show that instead of just giving speeches, the opposition should also go among the movements on the ground.
At present, the student talks in Prayagraj, and the BJP’s ‘Go to Ranchi, not Prayagraj’ attack has sparked a new political debate. While Rahul Gandhi is touting youth, data and AI as India’s next economic power, the BJP is questioning his political claims and his presence on the ground.
