Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Rajasthan on Thursday made a series of promises from filling 3 million vacant posts in government to Rs.1 lakh a year apprenticeship for youths after graduation if his party is voted to power in the coming Lok Sabha election.
Rahul Gandhi Addresses Public Meeting In Rajasthan
Addressing a rally in Rajasthan’s Banswara as part of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Gandhi promised ‘five justices’ to youths, including filling government vacancies, permanent jobs, freedom from recruitment exam paper leaks, social security for gig workers and a startup fund for youths below 40 years of age.
Congress Has Given Legal Guarantee For MSP
Rahul Gandhi also promised a legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP) for crops to farmers, social security for gig workers, and a Rs.5,000 crore fund for startups. He also assured that a law would be enacted to curb government recruitment examination question paper leaks.
“Congress has given a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) to farmers in its manifesto,” he said.
‘Congress Will Get Done Caste Census’ – Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi once again reiterated the need for a caste census and assured a census if Congress came to power. “A majority of the population, including OBCs [Other Backward Classes], tribals, Dalits, minorities and poor general castes are not getting participation in the country. And, there is a need for caste census in the country, which Congress will get done after being voted to power,” Gandhi said.
He alleged that the Centre has closed all doors for youths. Youths aspired to get into the army, but the Centre brought the Agniveer Scheme, privatized the public sectors, and shut down government schools and hospitals, Gandhi said.