# Rahul Gandhi: India youth potential highest; only 12 in 1,000 get jobs 2026-08-08T17:52:58+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has claimed that India's youth potential is greater than that of China, the US, and Russia, while also highlighting a severe job crisis where only 12 out of every 1,000 young people land permanent jobs, OTV reports. Gandhi's remarks underscore a stark contrast between the country's demographic advantage and the ground reality of unemployment. The statements come amid ongoing political debates over job creation and economic opportunities for India's large young population. Critics often question whether the government's policies are translating potential into stable employment, while supporters of the government point to recent economic growth figures. Gandhi's figures, if accurate, would indicate that only 1.2% of youth find permanent positions. ## Coverage - odishatv.in - odishatv.in Tags: China, Congress, India youth, Rahul Gandhi, Russia, United States Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rahul-gandhi-indias-youth-potential-greater-than-china-us-russia/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rahul-gandhi-indias-youth-potential-greater-than-china-us-russia/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.