Fri Apr 11 07:09:25 UTC 2025: **Rahul Gandhi Accuses Modi of Broken Employment Promises**
NEW DELHI, April 11, 2025 – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the government’s stalled Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme. Gandhi alleged that despite the scheme’s ₹10,000 crore allocation, the government has yet to define it and has returned the funds, a year after its announcement. He questioned the Prime Minister’s commitment to addressing unemployment, calling the ELI scheme “another jumla” (empty promise).
Gandhi argued that job creation requires investment in MSMEs, fair market competition, support for local production, and skilled youth, not solely focusing on large corporations and cronies. He directly challenged Modi to explain the absence of the allocated funds and to outline a concrete plan for job creation. He further criticized Modi’s focus on enriching wealthy individuals instead of prioritizing employment opportunities for marginalized communities. The government has yet to respond to Gandhi’s accusations.
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