Congress cites household data to demand government action on youth unemployment and education costs

Congress cites household data to demand government action on youth unemployment and education costs

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on July 26, 2026, cited household expenditure data to argue that youth unemployment and unaffordable education are the root causes of recent protests, including those at Jantar Mantar. Ramesh stated that while exam irregularities triggered demonstrations, the underlying issues stem from accessibility and affordability gaps revealed in the data. The Congress has demanded remedial action, framing the crisis as a systemic failure requiring urgent government intervention.