Kota, June 17 -- Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called upon the youth to join his mega rally "Echo of Students" in Rajasthan's Kota, which will focus on issues such as alleged NEET-UG examination paper leaks, recruitment irregularities, and challenges faced by students and job aspirants.

In a Facebook post, Gandhi criticised the Central government, characterising it as a machine that has systematically "crushed" the aspirations of the youth for a better life throughout its 12-year tenure.

"Every young Indian has the right to dream of a better life and success--and it is the government's responsibility to fulfill those dreams. Yet, for 12 years, the Modi government has been a machine that...