Mallikarjun Kharge Plans Youth Roadmap, Targets Modi Govt
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Narendra Modi government of damaging the prospects of India’s students and young people over the past 12 years, while calling on the Congress to prepare a comprehensive and time-bound “Education-to-Employment Roadmap” for the country’s youth.
Kharge Targets Modi Government Over Youth
Addressing the Congress Working Committee meeting in New Delhi, Kharge alleged that education and employment opportunities had deteriorated under the Modi government.
He claimed that around 94,000 schools had closed in recent years and argued that increasing privatisation had made higher education more expensive and difficult for ordinary families to access.
Kharge also raised concerns over examination paper leaks, recruitment irregularities and delays in government appointments, saying these problems had disproportionately affected young job seekers.
Congress Plans Education-to-Employment Roadmap
Kharge said the Congress should develop a clear policy connecting education, skills and employment opportunities for young Indians.
He called for the proposed roadmap to be comprehensive and time-bound, arguing that the party needed to present concrete solutions rather than limit itself to criticism of the government.
The Congress leadership is expected to place youth employment, education reforms and recruitment transparency among its major political priorities.
Paper Leaks and Jobs Enter Political Focus
Kharge also referred to recent student protests and accused the government of failing to adequately address concerns surrounding recruitment examinations and employment.
He contrasted the current situation with previous Congress initiatives involving education, skill development and lowering the voting age.
The remarks indicate that youth issues, examination reforms and employment opportunities are likely to become increasingly prominent in the Congress campaign strategy ahead of upcoming state elections.
