Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday criticized opposition-ruled states, labeling them as “incompetent” and “dangerous” for allegedly failing to address rising youth unemployment. Citing the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from July 2023 to June 2024, Pradhan pointed to significant job creation disparities, particularly in opposition-led Kerala, where youth unemployment reached 29.9%.The survey also revealed a troubling gender gap, with 47.1% of females and 17.8% of males unemployed in the state.
“Youth are being robbed of their futures, especially young women, who have been shockingly abandoned by their own governments. These states are collapsing under the weight of their own mismanagement and corruption,” said Dharmendra Pradhan.
“While the opposition is busy buying votes with empty promises and pushing their states into bottomless debt, their youth are paying the price — unemployed, disillusioned, and left behind. It’s an unforgivable betrayal. These governments are not just incompetent, they’re dangerous,” he added.
The Union minister claimed that governance and economic management have remained stable in BJP-ruled states.
States like Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat have successfully kept youth unemployment under control — Madhya Pradesh recording just 2.6 per cent and Gujarat at 3.3 per cent, Prahan said.
These states, Pradhan emphasised, are focusing on long-term job creation and sound fiscal policies, he said.
“While the BJP is consistently working towards empowering the youth and creating jobs, the opposition remains mired in mismanagement and unfulfilled promises. It’s time for the people of these states to demand accountability and look towards leadership that delivers results,” Pradhan added.
