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‘Youth Are India’s Power’: Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Addresses Students In Prayagraj, Highlights Employment Concerns
24htopnews | August 9, 2026 6:09 AM CST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed students at the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Prayagraj on Saturday, calling India’s youth its greatest strength. He raised concerns over unemployment, exam paper leaks and AI replacing jobs, saying education certificates have lost value without employment. Gandhi urged students to bring change through love and non-violence.

Prayagraj (UP), Aug 8: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said India's youths are the country's greatest strength, and their potential is unparalleled in the world.

Addressing the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme at KP Ground here, Gandhi said, "You are the power and pride of India. When I say this, I am talking about every Indian citizen." He added, "This evening I want to speak to you about dard (pain), data, and daulat (wealth)." The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said India's 40 crore youths constitute its "greatest strength." He said that while there is much talk about America, China and Russia, "India's youths are unparalleled." Gandhi also raised his concerns about the debasement of educational credentials in the country.

"Today, education certificates have no meaning in India because they cannot give you a job," he said.

Gandhi said all doors of employment are "closed" in the country. He said that a decline in manufacturing, difficulties in securing loans, exam paper leaks and artificial intelligence replacing jobs were hurting the youths' prospects.


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