Will have 2.2 mn govt job vacancies filled by March 31, 2020: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress has been criticising the government over alleged jobs losses and lack of jobs creation

Congress Party President Rahul Gandhi addresses during the AICC OBC National Convention, in New Delhi, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. | Photo: PTI
Congress Party President Rahul Gandhi addresses during the AICC OBC National Convention, in New Delhi. | Photo: PTI
Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Apr 01 2019 | 6:40 AM IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said there are 2.2 million government job vacancies which will be filled up by March 31 next year if his party is voted to power.

The Congress has been criticising the government over alleged jobs losses and lack of jobs creation.

"Today, there are 22 Lakh job vacancies in Government. We will have these vacancies filled by 31st March, 2020," Gandhi tweeted.

"Devolution of funds from the Centre to each state government for healthcare, education etc. will be linked to these vacant positions being filled," he said.
 

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First Published: Mar 31 2019 | 10:25 PM IST

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