February 4: The PDP president Sangay Ngedup and party officials met with the youth in the capital yesterday.

A press release from PDP says as future leaders, it is important for the youth to participate in the political process.

The meeting was organized to discuss issues concerning the youth like gainful employment, counseling, substance abuse and quality and relevant education.

The meeting was attended by recent university graduates, high school students, and school leavers.

The participants pointed out employment opportunities as their biggest concern. They said the unemployment rate is increasing and jobs are becoming increasingly competitive. One after another, they rose up to ask what the party plans to do about it. They said, from school going students to university graduates, they are concerned about jobs.

With thousands of students graduating from high schools and colleges every year, the prospect of remaining unemployed is staring them in the face, they said.

The participants also raised concerns about substance abuse and other youth related problems.

Party officials said with the civil service now saturated, private sector will have to absorb the majority of the youth. To do that the private sector must be further developed they said.

The party president said the youth also must work hard to enhance their employment opportunities