A viral video featuring IAS officer Gayatri Rathore has stirred significant backlash online following her controversial comment directed at an unemployed youth. Rathore, who serves as the Principal Secretary of Rajasthan’s Medical and Health Department, asked the job seeker, “Did you take permission from the government before being born?” This statement has drawn sharp criticism, prompting discussions about the attitudes of government officials towards unemployment.
Social Media Reacts to Insensitive Comment
The incident gained traction after user Balkaur Singh Dhillon shared the clip on X (formerly Twitter), where Rathore’s remarks quickly circulated. Dhillon’s post, which included the question posed by Rathore, sparked widespread outrage among netizens. Many users voiced their disappointment, suggesting that Rathore’s response reflected a troubling disconnect from the realities faced by job seekers.
WATCH THE VIRAL VIDEO:
सीनियर IAS गायत्री राठौड़ ने बेरोजगारों से कहा … तुम सरकार से पूछ कर पैदा हुए थे क्या..? pic.twitter.com/bQF0H31q9m
— Balkaur Singh Dhillon (@BalkaurDhillon) October 29, 2024
One user pointedly remarked, “This isn’t the madam speaking; it’s her ego talking!” while another quipped, “Maybe the madam asked the government before being born, that’s why she became an IAS officer.” The sentiment resonated widely, as users highlighted the lack of empathy often displayed by those in power.
Deeper Issues of Disconnect
As the video continued to garner views, more individuals shared their thoughts, expressing frustration over Rathore’s lack of sensitivity. “Will those whose life is set now speak like this about the unemployed?” one user asked, emphasizing a perceived rift between officials and the struggles faced by the youth in India’s job market.
The backlash against Rathore’s comment has sparked conversations about the responsibilities of government officials to engage with and understand the challenges of those they
