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IN PHOTOS: Mallikarjun Kharge says Modi did not deliver promised 2 cr jobs

Updated On: 03 February, 2024 01:45 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the ruling BJP, claiming that Prime Minister Modi`s commitment to create 2 crore jobs per year is not being met. Pics/PTI

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the ruling BJP, claiming that Prime Minister Modi`s commitment to create 2 crore jobs per year is not being met. Pics/PTI

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the ruling BJP, claiming that Prime Minister Modi`s commitment to create 2 crore jobs per year is not being met. Pics/PTI
<p>During a Congress Workers` Convention in Delhi, Kharge highlighted unfulfilled promises, including the pledge to provide 2 crore jobs and the commitment of Rs 15 lakh for everyone.</p>

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During a Congress Workers` Convention in Delhi, Kharge highlighted unfulfilled promises, including the pledge to provide 2 crore jobs and the commitment of Rs 15 lakh for everyone.

<p>Kharge referred to Prime Minister Modi as `Jhuthon ka Sardar,` emphasising the government`s alleged betrayal of farmers, youth, and women.</p>

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Kharge referred to Prime Minister Modi as `Jhuthon ka Sardar,` emphasising the government`s alleged betrayal of farmers, youth, and women.

<p>Kharge described the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as a battle to protect the Constitution and democracy, warning that a BJP victory will result in people being perpetual slaves of Prime Minister Modi.</p>

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Kharge described the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as a battle to protect the Constitution and democracy, warning that a BJP victory will result in people being perpetual slaves of Prime Minister Modi.

<p>The Congress representative expressed alarm about growing prices, highlighting the significant increase in the cost of an LPG cylinder under PM Modi`s tenure compared to the Congress-led UPA era.</p>

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The Congress representative expressed alarm about growing prices, highlighting the significant increase in the cost of an LPG cylinder under PM Modi`s tenure compared to the Congress-led UPA era.

<p>Kharge criticised the country`s declining employment chances, noting 30 lakh unfilled government positions and accusing the government of postponing recruitment to exclude certain demographics.</p>
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Kharge criticised the country`s declining employment chances, noting 30 lakh unfilled government positions and accusing the government of postponing recruitment to exclude certain demographics.

 

<p>He blamed the lack of recruiting on the government`s unwillingness to enable SC/ST, poor, and backward individuals to fill these posts, claiming a purposeful strategy to limit access to these changes.</p>

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He blamed the lack of recruiting on the government`s unwillingness to enable SC/ST, poor, and backward individuals to fill these posts, claiming a purposeful strategy to limit access to these changes.

<p>In a historical contrast, Kharge lauded Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru for establishing public sectors, which he believes created job prospects for the public.</p>

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In a historical contrast, Kharge lauded Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru for establishing public sectors, which he believes created job prospects for the public.

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