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Youth Congress Issues 12-Month Ultimatum on Unfilled Government Jobs
Congress party's youth wing launched a fresh campaign targeting the Modi government over what it claims are 50 lakh vacant central government positions. The group warned of escalating protests if vacancies remain unfilled within a year.
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The Youth Congress on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday announced a nationwide campaign highlighting what it describes as a critical employment crisis in India's public sector. The campaign, titled 'Meri Degree Ka Kya' (What About My Degree), is designed to draw attention to the alleged 50 lakh vacant positions across central government departments and ministries.
The youth wing of the Indian National Congress party presented the government with a one-year deadline to fill the vacancies, warning of escalated protest action if the target is not met. Party leaders indicated that demonstrations outside the Prime Minister's official residence could be organized if government positions remain unfilled beyond the stipulated timeframe.
The 'Meri Degree Ka Kya' campaign represents the Congress party's attempt to mobilize educated youth over employment concerns, a key demographic that has featured prominently in recent political discourse. The initiative coincides with ongoing national debates about job creation and the employability crisis facing India's educated workforce.
The Youth Congress campaign underscores growing criticism of the government's handling of employment generation and recruitment in public sector institutions. Employment, particularly in government services, remains a significant political issue across India, with various groups regularly highlighting recruitment delays and administrative bottlenecks in the hiring process.