Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak’s remarks encouraging people to consider driving taxis or e-rickshaws instead of pursuing conventional jobs have triggered a debate over employment, self-employment and opportunities for young people. Speaking at the launch of Bharat Taxi in Lucknow on September 23, Pathak advised people not to remain focused solely on conventional employment and suggested that driving a taxi or e-rickshaw could provide financial independence and greater flexibility to spend time with family. He also referred to the saying “Paradhin sapnehu sukh nahin,” while highlighting the…
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