{
  "id": 10365432,
  "title": "Don't chase jobs, drive e-rickshaw: UP Deputy CM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/dont-chase-jobs-drive-e-rickshaw-up-deputy-cm",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:31:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/brajesh-pathak-says-dont-chase-jobs-drive-e-rickshaw-up-deputy-cms-unconventional-advice-to-youth-sparks-row/articleshow/134531644.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak made headlines recently by advising young people to consider driving e-rickshaws or taxis instead of pursuing conventional jobs. Speaking at the launch of the Bharat Taxi service in Lucknow, Pathak argued that self-employment could offer young people the opportunity to earn money while spending more quality time with their families. However, his remarks have sparked controversy, with opposition leaders criticizing the suggestion and questioning its appropriateness as a solution to employment concerns. Pathak's comments emphasized the importance of self-employment and the potential benefits of driving for four hours, allowing drivers to spend time with their children and return to work later in the day. The Bharat Taxi initiative, a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, aims to provide drivers with greater control over their time and improve their overall well-being.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}