# Rahul Gandhi: Degrees useless without jobs at Prayagraj event 2026-08-08T17:54:02+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Congress leader and Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi told students at the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj on Saturday that educational certificates have no value if they do not lead to employment. He said India's 40 crore young people are the country's greatest strength but face a broken system that fails to reward their efforts. Gandhi centred his speech on three themes: 'dard' (pain), 'data' and 'daulat' (wealth). He alleged that 152 paper leaks had affected 7.5 crore young people over the past decade, and warned that artificial intelligence could worsen the jobs crisis if its benefits are not shared fairly. He described short-form video reels as an addiction distracting youth from stable employment, and called for systemic change without hatred or violence. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com - newindianexpress.com - nationalheraldindia.com Tags: education, jobs crisis, Prayagraj, Rahul Gandhi, youth Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/degree-means-nothing-in-india-today-rahul-gandhi-tells-students-in-prayagraj/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/degree-means-nothing-in-india-today-rahul-gandhi-tells-students-in-prayagraj/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.