The Congress party is set to organize a large-scale employment fair, named Maha Rozgar Mela, at Talkatora Stadium on June 19 to commemorate Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's birthday. More than 150 companies and institutions are expected to participate in the event.
Event details and participation
The fair is being jointly organized by the Indian Youth Congress and the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, starting at 10 am. During a press conference on Sunday, Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib, Delhi Congress General Secretary (Organisation) Anil Bhardwaj, and Youth Congress leaders Akshay Lakra and Khushboo Sharma unveiled the event poster and shared details about the initiative.
According to the organizers, candidates ranging from Class 10 pass-outs to postgraduate degree holders will be eligible to attend interviews based on their qualifications. Registration is free and can be completed online via the Indian Youth Congress website or at the venue on the day of the event.
Job offers and support
Chib stated that participating companies will conduct interviews and issue offer letters to selected candidates. Additionally, a dedicated helpline will remain operational for one month after the fair to assist candidates facing difficulties in joining their jobs.
Political context and criticism
Targeting the BJP-led central government, Chib alleged that unemployment and examination paper leaks have increased significantly in recent years. He noted that while the Congress is not in a position to provide government jobs, it is seeking to create employment opportunities for young people through engagement with the private sector.
Bhardwaj emphasized that unemployment remains a major challenge for Delhi's youth and expressed hope that the fair would offer meaningful opportunities to job seekers. The organizers claimed that previous employment fairs held by the Youth Congress in Delhi and other cities had helped thousands of candidates secure jobs.
