It is strange that the Congress party has taken so long to realise that unemployment is the real national issue (Page 1, “Unemployment is the real national security issue: Rahul”, April 18). The issue of unemployment is a certitude that is often overlooked by successive governments but conveniently raked up only during election season. The Congress is largely to be blamed for having failed to generate adequate employment in its long years of governance. The party’s unprecedented struggle to try and change the narrative of Election 2019, from national security to that of unemployment, is nothing but hypocrisy and easily comprehensible. It is a do-or-die battle in the face of the formidable challenge posed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling party. The seriousness and concern of the Congress over critical issues are dubious, lack honesty and with the general election in mind.
N. Sadhasiva Reddy,
Bengaluru
One of the main factors in this election will be employment. India, as many reports suggest, is a power house with prolific talent and skills. The current government has hardly paid attention to job creation. This election is also sensitive in its own right as it will determine how the ‘New India’ will evolve.
Ambarish Appat,
Nallepilly, Palakkad, Kerala
Published - April 19, 2019 12:02 am IST
