Reality of govt's promises is that 3.64 crore people became unemployed: Priyanka

Congress leer Priyanka Gandhi Vra on Monday slammed government over 3.64 crore people reportedly becoming unemployed in last five years, saying this is reason why Modi dispensation shies away from talking about jobs. Her attack on government came over a media report which claimed that in last five years, 3.64 crore people became unemployed in top seven sectors.

"This is reality of all big promises about giving jobs. Around three and a half crore people have become unemployed in seven major sectors of country," Priyanka Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.

"3 crore 64 lakh unemployed people are result of big names and vertisements. That is why government shies away from talking about jobs," Congress general secretary said.

On occasion of Republic Day, Congress leer Rahul Gandhi also hit out at government on Sunday saying that in absence of employment, opportunities cant be me available for youth to fulfil ir dreams. How can Republic be strong in such a scenario, he h asked.