Lucknow, Sept. 18 -- Not even heavy showers could dampen the spirit of thousands of youngsters who came to Kaushal Mahotsav on Wednesday, held to mark the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event saw 8,124 people getting job offers in over 20 sectors. Over 30,000 candidates had registered, and 14,400 interviews were conducted on the spot, officials said. However, the official appointment letter distribution ceremony was postponed due to the inclement weather. The programme was organised under the guidance of defence minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh, with support from Union minister of state Jayant Chaudhary. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath and deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak were scheduled to attend the event, but were not able to due to the downpour. Senior BJP leader Neeraj Singh, the event's convenor, was present there throughout the day, ensuring smooth operations despite waterlogging and rain-related disruptions. The 8,124 candidates were placed in high-growth sectors like IT/ITES, Electronics, Automotive, BFSI, and Logistics. Annual salary packages went as high as Rs 4.8 lakh. Over 100 renowned companies participated. Meanwhile, Chaudhary observed, "The determination of our youth in facing the rain mirrors the resilience of our nation. With over 8,000 placements and top-tier packages, the Mahotsav has shown that India's future will be powered by skill, innovation, and commitment." Key dignitaries who inaugurated the programme included BJP leaders Ram Pratap Singh, Baj Bahadur and Anand Dwivedi....