Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh disputes Indian government's claim of creating 8 crore jobs, stating unemployment rate is highest in 45 years.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the Indian government's claims of creating eight crore jobs between 2021 and 2024, labeling them as "half-truths." He argued that many jobs cited were unpaid household work or low-productivity roles, with overall employment quality declining. Ramesh stated India's unemployment rate is the highest in 45 years, particularly affecting graduate youth at 42%. He attributed this crisis to various government policies and economic mismanagement.

September 30, 2024
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