‘Degree means nothing in India today’: Rahul talks of ‘dard’

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).

Rahul 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.

What Happened

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• 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."

• Ahead of his visit, the Congress leader said students were working hard to build their futures but were being let down by a system plagued by paper leaks, stalled recruitment processes and a lack.

• Gandhi on Friday said his visit to Prayagraj would focus on unemployment, recruitment delays and the challenges confronting students, arguing that the current system was failing to provide the country’s youth with adequate opportunities.

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• JCB machines were also deployed to spread limestone and sand across the waterlogged patches, while a road roller was used to level the ground.

• Party workers were seen using buckets to drain the accumulated water in preparations for the event, news agency PTI reported.

• The KP Ground, where the interaction took place, was waterlogged after overnight rain.

Why It Matters

Before his address in the evening, Rahul Gandhi was given a warm welcome at Prayagraj airport by party leaders and workers, including Ujjwal Raman Singh, the MP representing the Allahabad parliamentary constituency.

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What Reports Say

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• Continued reporting by Hindustan Times as more details emerge