New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday stepped up his attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government for what he called the severity of unemployment in the country. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha claimed that of every 1,000 young people, only 12 secured a permanent job.

Gandhi highlighted a grim reality of the labour market while addressing a massive gathering of students at the 'Chhatron ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

"Let me give you the figures: out of every 1000 young people, only 12 land a permanent job. As for your data, it is taken away from you; it is handed over to major corporations.. and you are ensnared," Gandhi told the gathering during 'Chhatron ki Goonj'...