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Youth Congress Holds Large Job Fair at Talkatora Stadium

Organisers framed the drive as a practical hiring push to connect job seekers with employers and to spotlight shortfalls in national job creation.

Overview

  • The Indian Youth Congress staged the event at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi on Friday, June 19, 2026, drawing thousands of applicants and long queues at the venue.
  • Organisers say online registrations were closed five days before the fair after nearly 35,000 people signed up to attend.
  • Roughly 150 private companies set up recruitment stalls and IYC reported issuing about 7,000 offer letters on the spot while other candidates were shortlisted for later rounds.
  • IYC has opened a dedicated helpline for one month to help shortlisted applicants with follow-up and organisers acknowledge that final hires will depend on subsequent rounds and company verification.
  • IYC leaders presented the fair as a 'silent protest' against the central government's job record, senior Congress figures attended, and the event could increase pressure on policymakers while highlighting youth unemployment and exam integrity concerns.