Unemployment rate highest in 40 years; lots of unrest, frustration among youth: Priyanka Gandhi
- Posted on August 24, 2026
- By The Hindu
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India faces a critical employment crisis with joblessness reaching four-decade highs, sparking widespread discontent among younger generations. Political leaders attribute this surge to systemic failures within the education infrastructure and insufficient employment opportunities. The youth demographic expresses mounting frustration as economic prospects diminish, creating social instability. Experts warn that without targeted interventions addressing skills gap and job creation, the nation risks prolonged economic stagnation and increased social unrest across its growing workforce.
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