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Jairam Ramesh moves privilege motion against Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha for ‘casting aspertions’ on Sonia Gandhi
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Jairam Ramesh moves privilege motion against Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha for ‘casting aspertions’ on Sonia Gandhi

Live Mint  

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday moved a privilege motion against Home Minister Amit Shah at the Parliament for “casting aspertions” on Sonia Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi, Member of Rajya Sabha and Chairperson of Congress Parliamentary Party,” the Rajya Sabha MP said in his letter to Chairman Jagdeep Singh Dhankhar. Jairam Ramesh's invokes privilege motion Opposing Amit Shah's statement, the veteran …

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Congress's privilege notice against Amit Shah over remark on 'Sonia Gandhi'
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3 days, 2 hours ago

Congress's privilege notice against Amit Shah over remark on 'Sonia Gandhi'

India Today  

The Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday moved a privilege motion against Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha for his "casting aspertions" remarks on Sonia Gandhi. In his letter, Jairam Ramesh said that even though Amit Shah, during his reply in the Upper House, made unfounded allegations against Sonia Gandhi with a premeditated motive to malign …

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Giriraj Singh calls for DK Shivakumar's sacking amid row over alleged Muslim reservation remarks
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4 days, 9 hours ago

Giriraj Singh calls for DK Shivakumar's sacking amid row over alleged Muslim reservation remarks

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister Giriraj Singh Monday demanded that Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar be "sacked" following an uproar over his reported remarks on the Constitution. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Monday accused the BJP of resorting to "diversionary tactics" in Parliament to make allegations against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar which he has denied and said the treasury …

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Jairam Ramesh moves privilege motion against Kiren Rijiju for ‘misleading’ remarks on DK Shivakumar
4 days, 15 hours ago

Jairam Ramesh moves privilege motion against Kiren Rijiju for ‘misleading’ remarks on DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

The Congress slammed union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju for a statement regarding Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar’s alleged statement about Muslim reservation, with the party's chief whip in the Rajya Sabha, Jairam Ramesh, giving a notice of a question of breach of privilege against him. In his notice submitted to Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar, Jairam Ramesh accused …

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No limit to hypo(d)crisy: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slamming PM Modi over Lex Fridman podcast
1 week, 5 days ago

No limit to hypo(d)crisy: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slamming PM Modi over Lex Fridman podcast

The Hindu  

In a play on words, Congress took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, saying there is no limit to his "hypocrisy" as he has not faced a press conference but has found comfort in a U.S. podcaster. Reacting to the podcast, Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh, hit out at the Prime Minister for saying "criticism is …

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Congress Alleges PM’s Role in Starlink Deals
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Congress Alleges PM’s Role in Starlink Deals

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned the sudden partnerships between telecom giants Airtel and Jio with Elon Musk’s Starlink, alleging that the deals were orchestrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to curry favor with former U.S. President Donald Trump. In a post on social media platform X, Ramesh noted that both Airtel and Jio, which had previously …

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‘Trump has made tariffs household name’ says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Trump has made tariffs household name’ says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday stated that US President Trump had made tariffs a household name across the world. Donald Trump has announced that he will be imposing reciprocal tariffs against countries that charge high duties on US imports Donald Trump recently claimed that India had agreed to reduce tariffs levied against US imports after slamming the country …

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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh follows the lead of The Indian Express, falsely claims 'no proof' of election interference by USAID
1 month ago

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh follows the lead of The Indian Express, falsely claims 'no proof' of election interference by USAID

Op India  

On Monday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh falsely claimed that there is no evidence of USAID funding any project to ‘strengthen voter turnout’ in India. As stated in the Finance Ministry's annual report for 2023-24, USAID is currently implementing seven projects in… pic.twitter.com/lS7BCJ0eXL — Jairam Ramesh February 24, 2025 “As stated in the Finance Ministry’s annual report for 2023-24, USAID is …

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Congress distances itself from Sam Pitroda’s remarks on China
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress distances itself from Sam Pitroda’s remarks on China

Op India  

On 17th February, the Congress Party distanced itself from the remarks made by Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda regarding China. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X, “The views allegedly expressed by Sam Pitroda on China are not those of the Indian National Congress.” श्री सैम पित्रोदा द्वारा चीन पर व्यक्त किए गए कथित विचार निश्चित …

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Congress distances itself from Sam Pitroda's controversial remark on China: ‘Most definitely NOT…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress distances itself from Sam Pitroda's controversial remark on China: ‘Most definitely NOT…’

Hindustan Times  

Amid controversy around Sam Pitroda's comments on China, Congress General Secretary, Jairam Ramesh clarified the party's stance stating that the Congress does not hold the same views as Sam Pitroda. The Congress leader took to microblogging platform X to emphasise that Sam Pitroda's views did not reflect those of the Indian National Congress, particularly regarding China’s role in India’s foreign …

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'Definitely Not The Views Of Party': Congress Distances Itself From Sam Pitroda's 'China Not Enemy' Remark
1 month, 1 week ago

'Definitely Not The Views Of Party': Congress Distances Itself From Sam Pitroda's 'China Not Enemy' Remark

ABP News  

The Congress on Monday distanced itself from party leader Sam Pitroda's statement over China and said that his statements are not the views of the party. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that China remains India's foremost foreign policy, external security and economic challenge. He said that Congress has repeatedly raised questions from the centre over its approach to China, including …

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Article 174 violated in Manipur; it’s contempt of Constitution: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Article 174 violated in Manipur; it’s contempt of Constitution: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

The Congress on Thursday said Article 174, which stipulates that there cannot be more than a six month gap between two Assembly sessions, has been "violated" in Manipur and alleged that this is a "deliberate contempt of the Constitution." Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the breakdown of constitutional machinery in Manipur and the agony of the people …

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Rahul Gandhi Calls Union Budget 'Band-Aid For Bullet Wounds' As Congress Slams Govt For ‘Cruelly Ignoring’ Andhra
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi Calls Union Budget 'Band-Aid For Bullet Wounds' As Congress Slams Govt For ‘Cruelly Ignoring’ Andhra

ABP News  

Shortly after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Union Budget 2025, Congress took a jibe at the Modi government over the announcements, highlighting the focus on Bihar, while raising questions on the lack of support for Andhra Pradesh. — Rahul Gandhi February 1, 2025 Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said, Bihar got a "bonanza" but Andhra Pradesh has been …

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‘To appease Trump…’: Jairam Ramesh slams Budget proposal to amend Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘To appease Trump…’: Jairam Ramesh slams Budget proposal to amend Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act

Live Mint  

Union Budget 2025: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for proposing to amend the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010. “The BJP led by Arun Jaitley successfully sabotaged the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 that international companies wanted when Dr. Manmohan Singh was PM,” Congress leader Jairam Ramesh posted. The Civil …

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Economic survey calls for Ease of Doing Business 2.0 but silent on GST 2.0, ending 'tax terrorism': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Economic survey calls for Ease of Doing Business 2.0 but silent on GST 2.0, ending 'tax terrorism': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

The Congress slammed the BJP-led Centre on Friday after the latest Economic Survey was tabled in Parliament, saying it calls for Ease of Doing Business 2.0 but is silent on a whole new GST 2.0 and an end to the "tax terrorism" unleashed over the last 10 years. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Economic Survey has …

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Waqf panel: Complete mockery of Parliamentary traditions; farce, says Jairam Ramesh
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Waqf panel: Complete mockery of Parliamentary traditions; farce, says Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

The Opposition expressed strong protests at an all-party meeting against the functioning of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday, claiming that such panels have been reduced to a "farce". "In the traditional pre-session all-Party meeting this morning, all Opposition leaders have expressed their strongest protest on how the JPC on …

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Delhi polls: Congress manifesto woos voters with jobs, houses and subsidies
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Delhi polls: Congress manifesto woos voters with jobs, houses and subsidies

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Unveiling the manifesto alongside Delhi Congress leaders, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted key promises. Unveiling the manifesto alongside Delhi Congress leaders, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted key promises: regularising all contractual jobs by 2025, 33% reservation for women in government jobs, 700 free public libraries, 10 new hospitals and 24-hour dispensaries in each ward, and a …

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As Congress calls advertisement for new SEBI chief ‘vindication’ of their attacks on Madhabi Buch, here’s the truth
2 months ago

As Congress calls advertisement for new SEBI chief ‘vindication’ of their attacks on Madhabi Buch, here’s the truth

Op India  

As the Ministry of Finance put up a notification inviting applications for the position of Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Congress party saw an opportunity to find joy in patting itself on the back for a routine bureaucratic transition. Congress declares itself as the winner of the “Buch battle” Soon after the Ministry of Finance’s …

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Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Union & ECI On Jairam Ramesh's Plea Against Election Rules Amendment On Public Disclosure Of Poll Records
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Union & ECI On Jairam Ramesh's Plea Against Election Rules Amendment On Public Disclosure Of Poll Records

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today sought a response from the Union in the Public Interest Litigation filed by Rajya Sabha MP and Congress leader Jairam Ramesh challenging the recent amendment to the Conduct of Elections Rules 1961 on the ground that it prohibits the public disclosure of the CCTV footage of polling and other relevant records.The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna …

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Jairam Ramesh's petition challenging tweaking of Election rules to come up for hearing Wednesday
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jairam Ramesh's petition challenging tweaking of Election rules to come up for hearing Wednesday

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh's writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, will come up for hearing in the apex court on Wednesday. The Congress had filed the writ petition in the Supreme Court last month challenging the recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 and …

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Congress's dig over PM's 'not God, mistake happens' remark: Damage control
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress's dig over PM's 'not God, mistake happens' remark: Damage control

India Today  

The Congress on Friday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his recent admission of human fallibility, calling it a strategic attempt at "damage control". Congress leader Jairam Ramesh quickly seized on the statement, contrasting it with PM Modi's earlier remark about being "sent by God" ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This is clearly damage control …

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Manipur CM slams Congress for blaming PM Modi over violence, says state suffering due to past sins of Congress
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur CM slams Congress for blaming PM Modi over violence, says state suffering due to past sins of Congress

Op India  

On Wednesday, 1st January, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh slammed Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for accusing the BJP and PM Modi of the unrest in the state of Manipur. He also highlighted that the former Home Minister had signed the SoO Agreement with Myanmar-based militants and facilitated repeated settlement of Burmese refugees in the state of Manipur. “Everyone, including …

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Manipur CM Biren Singh fires back at Jairam Ramesh – ‘because of the past sins of Congress’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur CM Biren Singh fires back at Jairam Ramesh – ‘because of the past sins of Congress’

Live Mint  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh hit back at Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur. "Everyone, including yourself, is aware that Manipur is in turmoil today because of the past sins committed by the Congress, such as the repeated settlement of Burmese refugees in Manipur and the signing of the SoO Agreement …

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Biren Singh's 'past sins' barb after Congress asks 'why PM can't visit Manipur'
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Biren Singh's 'past sins' barb after Congress asks 'why PM can't visit Manipur'

India Today  

A war of words erupted between the Congress and Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh over his apology to the people of the northeastern state for the ongoing ethnic violence that has killed more than 200 people and left thousands homeless since it erupted in May 2023. In response to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "refusal" …

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