Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday spoke about “dard” (pain), “data”, and “daulat” (wealth) at the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, saying that degree certificates “mean nothing” in India today.
“This evening I want to speak to you about dard (pain), data, and daulat (wealth),” he said.
The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said India’s 40 crore youths constitute its “greatest strength”, adding 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. He said a degree certificate “means nothing in India today” because it does not lead to a job.
“All doors of employment are closed in India,” Gandhi said.
“People’s Data is snatched away and handed over to big companies. Then you’re told—Make reels and content. But know this—reel is the new addiction of the 21st century. After all this, the youth are told: ‘Work at Blinkit, Uber. Do labour, make reels, but you can’t get a job in this country,'” he added.
Gandhi spoke before a large gathering of students and competitive exam aspirants, who turned up at KP Ground despite waterlogging and muddy patches.
