Report shows India's unemployment rate at highest since the 1970s

A leaked official survey from the Indian government reveals that the country's unemployment rate has hit its highest level since the 1970s.

The issue is coming into focus ahead of a general election which is due by May.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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