Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi Government's ethanol blending policy (E20), stating that promised reductions in diesel and petrol prices to Rs. 50 and Rs. 55 per litre, respectively, have not materialised. The policy is accused of harming the middle class while benefiting ethanol producers.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's parliamentary response on July 29 regarding the nationwide rollout of E20 petrol, stating it raises more questions than answers. Public anger is growing over the E20 petrol implementation, with demands for accountability.

Congress criticizes the Assam government for using the National Security Act against land rights activist Pranab Doley after he secured bail, alleging it is an attempt to suppress democratic dissent.

Congress demands that Prime Minister Modi apologize to the youth instead of seeking forgiveness. Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of attacking predecessors and political opponents while spreading lies through Parliament and public speeches.

Congress accuses PM of not apologizing for brutality on protesting students and playing the victim card. Jairam Ramesh criticizes Modi for using 'vile vitriol' against predecessors and opponents.

Congress criticized the government's track record, stating that the Nandan Nilekani-led panel's report will be ignored. Jairam Ramesh referenced the 'last round of NTA blunders' and noted the PM Modi government established a high-level committee led by K. Radhakrishnan to reform the examination system.

Congress cites household expenditure data to criticize the government, stating that youth and their parents are seeking action on accessibility and affordability issues.

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh stated in a letter that the Great Nicobar project is primarily a commercial venture, with its strategic justification being 'invented'. The project's focus is on commercial rather than strategic grounds, as per the communication to Rajnath.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes the proposal to increase all States' seats by 50% as an 'optical illusion.' He argues the Constitution requires seat reallocation favoring more populous States unless the 1971 freeze is explicitly retained.

PM Modi announced the formation of a Ram Temple trust in Parliament. Congress has demanded he address the House, citing the trust's establishment and functions as defined by Modi. Jairam Ramesh highlighted the trust's setup and terms of reference were provided by Modi.

Congress claims Pakistan's influence in West Asia is a severe setback to India. The party's general secretary, Jairam Ramesh, made the assertion.

Congress criticized the Modi government for rising inflation, which has disrupted family budgets over the last 12 years. Government data shows retail inflation reached a 17-month high of 4.38% in June, according to Jairam Ramesh.

Congress criticized Prime Minister Modi's anti-graft stance, alleging the 'Modani empire' exposed the Modi regime's true nature. Jairam Ramesh referenced the Congress' 'Hum Adani Ke Hain Kaun' series, which included 100 questions directed at the Prime Minister.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted former New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange's role in strengthening India-NZ ties in the 1980s, including contributions to India's dairy sector and AIIMS. The article notes Lange's close relationships with Indian leaders Indira and Rajiv Gandhi.

Congress urges NDA states to oppose the VBSA Bill on higher education. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh argues the proposed law centralizes powers, weakens federal principles, and reduces university autonomy, urging the Andhra Pradesh CM to oppose it if it harms state interests.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claims the government lacks the numbers to pass the Delimitation Bill or the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill for removing Ministers.

Congress accuses ECI of functioning as an arm of BJP and claims SIR is part of a strategy to manipulate electoral rolls and disenfranchise people. Jairam Ramesh states this was a conscious BJP, Modi-Shah strategy to manufacture a majority.

Congress accuses the Modi government of 'calibrated capitulation' to China. Jairam Ramesh highlights the Medog hydroelectric project's threat to India's water security linked to the Brahmaputra.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes PM Modi's Great Nicobar Project, calling it an environmental disaster. He states the nation's ecological conscience is on trial.

The Congress accuses the VB-G RAM G policy of causing centralisation and financial stress on States. Jairam Ramesh criticizes the PM Modi Government for repealing MGNREGA without consulting the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development, State governments, or stakeholders.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that politically-patronised private investment is crowding out broad-based private investment.

Congress claims BJP's real target is to end reservation by securing a two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accuses BJP of pursuing 'todh-phod ki rajniti' as retaliation for past humiliation.

Congress accused the BJP's 'double-engine' government in Madhya Pradesh of operating an 'engine of plunder' at full speed. The claim was made by Jairam Ramesh, referencing the BJP-led administration.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes PM Modi for appeasing Trump and opposes India signing a trade pact that is currently disadvantageous to the country. He argues there is no need for India to be pressured into such an agreement.

Congress criticizes the government for manipulating rural wage data, with Jairam Ramesh highlighting that genuine wage growth is 4.3% annually, the weakest in four years.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote to Sonowal seeking clarifications on the Great Nicobar project's transhipment port. He questioned whether private ownership of ports would be diversified or follow the airports model where one company acquired six airports.

Congress stated the Great Nicobar project is purely commercial with no military infrastructure. Jairam Ramesh accused the Centre of a policy of 'Continuing, Calibrated Capitulation to China.'

Jairam Ramesh criticized the government for non-transparency in the Great Nicobar project. The Congress accused the transshipment port on Galathea Bay of causing ecological havoc and destroying coral colonies.

Congress criticized the government for signing an Iran-U.S. MoU, calling it a severe setback to the PM's foreign policy. Jairam Ramesh argued the MoU represents a serious blow to the U.S. and Israel, which initiated the war with Iran on February 28 with maximalist aims that have not been realized.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Home Minister's campaign as cynical and well-lubricated, comparing it to the mutual funds industry. Congress stated that BJP will not succeed in its ultimate objective amid developments involving Shiv Sena (UBT).

Congress counters that the promise of a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats was not part of the Delimitation Bill. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's criticism of the Opposition as unfair.

Congress accuses Amit Shah of orchestrating a Trinamool split and merger bid. Jairam Ramesh claims this move aims to secure a two-thirds majority for the NDA in the Lok Sabha.

Jairam Ramesh criticizes compensatory afforestation as a 'bogus argument' for addressing biodiversity loss in the Nicobar Islands. The article highlights his assertion that protecting nature in India inherently safeguards culture.

Congress criticizes PM Modi's stance on Israel, advocating for balanced national interest. A Congress leader welcomed the upcoming U.S.-Iran agreement to halt hostilities in West Asia.

Jairam Ramesh highlights Indira Gandhi's speech at the first UN conference on the environment as a milestone, alongside Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, Paul Ehrlich's The Population Bomb, and MIT/Club of Rome's The Limits to Growth.

Jairam Ramesh urged the Centre to reconsider the Great Nicobar airport and support the expansion of INS Baaz. He cited recommendations from senior naval officers for the full expansion.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accuses the Modi government of dubiously inventing a milestone regarding Modi's tenure as the longest-serving elected Prime Minister. The statement criticizes the government's actions under Modi's leadership.

Congress criticizes Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's continuation in office as indicative of his desire for power. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh stated that Gen-Z ethical hackers revealed critical cybersecurity flaws in CBSE, which the board denied until forced to acknowledge.