Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Rahul Gandhi Addresses Youth Unemployment and Paper Leaks
Rahul Gandhi spoke to young people in Dehradun about how hard it is for them to find jobs.
He said that many young people leave their homes to study for exams, but only a few can afford to do so.
He also talked about how exams are often leaked, which makes it even harder for students.
Many students and their parents shared their stories of how these leaks have affected their lives.
The government has taken some steps to stop cheating, but Rahul Gandhi says more needs to be done to help the youth.
He also mentioned the story of Riya, a student who died by suicide after a paper leak, and urged the government to take action to prevent such tragedies.
Rahul Gandhi addressed youth unemployment and the impact of paper leaks in government exams in Dehradun.
He criticized the slow job generation in the manufacturing sector and the replacement of corporate jobs by AI.
Gandhi highlighted that 7.5 crore youth have been affected by 152 paper leaks with a zero conviction rate.
Students and parents shared their struggles with exam cancellations and the emotional toll of paper leaks.
The government has introduced legislation to curb cheating and agreed to a CBI inquiry into a paper leak.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, job aspirants, parents of affected students, Riya's father
- What
- Addressing youth unemployment and paper leaks in government exams, highlighting the impact on students and families
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To highlight the struggles of youth in securing government jobs and the impact of paper leaks, and to seek justice for affected families
Government and Policy Critique
Government Response and Actions
Job Market and Education System
Government and Policy Critique
Rahul Gandhi criticized the government for the slow job generation in the manufacturing sector, the capture of entrepreneurship by a few businessmen, and the replacement of corporate jobs by AI, leaving youth to seek government jobs.
Government Response and Actions
The BJP government introduced legislation to curb cheating in recruitment examinations following protests over paper leaks.
Paper Leaks and Accountability
Government and Policy Critique
Gandhi highlighted that 7.5 crore youth have been affected by 152 paper leaks with a zero conviction rate, calling it an insult to their hard work.
Government Response and Actions
The government agreed to a CBI inquiry into the UKSSSC paper leak and introduced measures to prevent cheating in recruitment examinations.
- Event
- Chhatron ki Goonj (Voice of Students) outreach programme
- Location
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Key Speaker
- Rahul Gandhi
- Issues Addressed
- Unemployment, paper leaks, financial burdens on students
- Notable Attendees
- Job aspirants, parents of affected students
- Government Response
- CBI inquiry, legislation to curb cheating
- Impact on Youth
- 7.5 crore youth affected by 152 paper leaks
- Conviction Rate
- Zero
- Notable Incident
- Riya's suicide following NEET paper leak
Sources
‘My job dreams came crashing down’: Voices from Rahul Gandhi’s Dehradun event
Paper leaks harm poor students more: Rahul Gandhi seeks accountability in exam system
Paper Leaks: Rahul Gandhi Calls for Overhaul of Education Framework
Need to rebuild education system from scratch: Rahul Gandhi demands overhaul to ensure student safety
