# Rahul Gandhi says education certificates have no meaning 2026-08-08T23:00:08+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Rahul Gandhi told students in Prayagraj on Saturday that educational certificates no longer lead to jobs, calling them meaningless. The Leader of the Opposition said India's 40 crore youth are the country's greatest strength but face closed doors in manufacturing, government recruitment, and corporate jobs. He accused the Centre of destroying manufacturing through demonetisation and GST, flagged paper leaks in government exams, and warned that AI is replacing corporate roles. Gandhi claimed that out of every 1,000 young people, only 12 get a permanent job. He urged youth to bring systemic change without hatred or violence. At the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event organised by the Congress, Gandhi also said youth data is being handed over to companies such as Jio, Adani, Facebook, and Google, leaving them addicted to social media but without employment. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju took a dig, saying Gandhi should have visited protesting students in Ranchi instead. Students at the venue complained about hostel problems and exam concerns. ## Coverage - rediff.com - timesnownews.com Tags: AI job replacement, education certificates, exam leaks, Rahul Gandhi, student protests, youth employment Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rahul-gandhi-certificates-meaningless-as-youth-face-job-crisis/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rahul-gandhi-certificates-meaningless-as-youth-face-job-crisis/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.