Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, accusing them of destroying the future of India’s youth. In a statement shared on handle X, Gandhi stated that youth unemployment and vote theft are “two sides of the same coin,” emphasising that the government’s alleged manipulation of elections is directly linked to its failure to address the unemployment crisis.
“The biggest problem India’s youth is facing today is unemployment — and it is directly linked to vote theft,” Gandhi said. “When a government does not win power through the trust of the people but by stealing elections, it has no intention to provide jobs, fix recruitment processes, or safeguard the dreams of young Indians,” he alleged.
Gandhi highlighted that unemployment is at its highest level in 45 years, with job opportunities shrinking and recruitment systems collapsing due to paper leaks and corruption. “Young Indians work hard, dream big, and struggle for their future – but Mr Modi is busy with his PR, getting praise from celebrities, and serving the profits of billionaires,” he added.
The Congress leader emphasised that India’s youth are now realising that the fight is not just for jobs but against vote theft itself. “As long as elections are stolen, unemployment and corruption will only continue to rise,” he said, calling on young Indians to join the fight against these issues.
“India’s youth will no longer tolerate job theft or vote theft. Freeing India from unemployment and vote theft is today the highest form of patriotism,” Gandhi declared.
Gandhi’s statement comes amid growing tensions between the Congress and the BJP over allegations of voter list manipulation. The Election Commission has rejected Gandhi’s claims, stating that voter deletions require verification by Booth Level Officers and are subject to legal procedures.
The BJP has also responded strongly to Gandhi’s allegations, with MP Nishikant Dubey accusing him of hypocrisy and warning that Gen Z would reject his leadership. The controversy has sparked a heated debate over electoral integrity, youth participation, and national identity.