Lucknow, Aug. 27 -- Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai has launched a scathing attack on the state government over its recently organized 'Rojgar Mahakumbh' (employment fair), accusing it of endangering the lives of unemployed youth by allegedly offering them jobs in conflict-ridden regions like Israel.
Speaking at a press conference held at the UP Congress headquarters today, Rai claimed that the government is trying to cover up its failure to generate employment by creating such "misleading and chaotic" events.
Rai said candidates were being lured with job opportunities in Israel, a country currently facing war-like conditions. "This is nothing short of pushing our youth into a war zone under the guise of employment. In...