#NationalUnemploymentDay trends on social media amid PM Modi’s birthday celebrations
PTC Web Desk: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks his 75th birthday today, social media platforms have been flooded with greetings under the hashtag #ModiAt75, which quickly rose to the top of trending lists. At the same time, a contrasting narrative emerged online, with the hashtag #NationalUnemploymentDay gaining traction.
The trend highlighted ongoing concerns over joblessness, particularly among young Indians. The surge came shortly after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posted a birthday message for the Prime Minister, wishing him “good health and a happy birthday.”
Happy unemployment day
बेरोजगार दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं — SheikhImran (@Indian_0789) September 17, 2025
Wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji a happy birthday and good health. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 17, 2025
Despite the cordial greeting, many users seized the moment to criticise the government’s employment policies, dubbing September 17 as “Rashtriya Berozgari Diwas” (National Unemployment Day). Opposition parties, including Congress and its youth wing, amplified the trend, pointing to persistent unemployment among educated youth and a gap between available jobs and job seekers.
आज तुम लोग यह क्या ट्रेंड करा रहे हो #राष्ट्रीय_बेरोज़गार_दिवस pic.twitter.com/p4qq8ThM7y — Raman Raj (@RamanRaj2024) September 17, 2025
आज राष्ट्रीय बेरोजगार दिवस है।
यह दिन सत्ता को आईना दिखाने का है—
कि करोड़ों पढ़े-लिखे युवाओं को रोजगार चाहिए, जुमले नहीं!
कागज़ी वादों से पेट नहीं भरता,
कैरियर और भविष्य सुरक्षित करने के लिए नौकरी चाहिए।#NationalUnemploymentDay#राष्ट्रीय_बेरोजगार_दिवस — Dr. Hiralal Alawa (@HIRA_ALAWA) September 17, 2025
Government data presents a nuanced picture. The latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) shows India’s national unemployment rate at 5.1% as of August 2025, the lowest in two years, primarily driven by rural employment growth.
- With inputs from agencies
