Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has sparked a political and social media controversy after advising young people to consider driving e-rickshaws or taxis instead of spending their time chasing conventional jobs. Speaking at the launch of the Bharat Taxi service in Lucknow on September 23, Pathak promoted self-employment and argued that driving a taxi could offer young people an opportunity to earn money while spending more time with their families.
His remarks, however, have drawn criticism from opposition leaders and social media users, with several questioning whether asking young people to drive e-rickshaws is an appropriate response to their employment concerns. Opposition leaders also took a swipe at the deputy chief minister, saying that young people were meant to run the country, not be told to drive rickshaws.
