New Delhi, Mar 1 (UNI) The Congress on Friday alleged that unemployment is at its peak in the country and youth suffering from livelihood crisis are being lured and sent to countries like Russia and Israel in the name of employment where they are forced to work as hostages.

Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Kanhaiya Kumar, permanent invitee, CWC and in-charge of the party's student wing NSUI, said that Indian youth have been held hostage in Russia as there is a 'Mrit Kaal' or (dead period) for them in the country.