Jairam Ramesh
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Jairam Ramesh is a senior Indian politician to the Indian National Congress. He is a Member of Parliament representing Karnataka state in the Rajya Sabha. In July 2011, Jairam was elevated to the Union Council of Ministers of India and appointed Minister of Rural Development and Minister of the new Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. However, in the cabinet reshuffle in October 2012, he was divested of the portfolio of Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. He was previously the Indian Minister of State at the Ministry of Environment and Forests from May 2009 to July 2011.
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'Laughable': Congress on EC's 'no ruling, oppn bias'; continues its 'EC-BJP' consensus attackCongress has launched a scathing critique of the Election Commission of India, dismissing its claims of impartiality as "laughable." Jairam Ramesh accused the ECI of incompetence and partisanship,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
âFinally woken upâ: Congress demands discussion paper on GST 2.0 announced by PM Modi; insists on simplification, protection for statesFollowing PM Modi's GST reform announcement, Congress demands a discussion paper, advocating for a simplified tax structure. Jairam Ramesh suggests rate reductions and extending the GST compensation..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Voter fraud' row: Jairam Ramesh 'changes tone' on meeting Election Commission amid opposition MPs protest against SIRIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Can't be churao aayog': Jairam Ramesh slams EC over detention of Congress leaders; says just wanted to hand over memorandumCongress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Election Commission, calling it potentially a 'stealing commission' amidst protests over electoral roll revisions in Bihar. Opposition MPs were detained..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'All the more shocking...': Congress on IAF chief's revelations on Operation Sindoor; presses PM Modi for answersFollowing the IAF chief's disclosure about Operation Sindoor, Congress leaders are questioning Prime Minister Modi's decision to halt the operation abruptly on May 10. Jairam Ramesh and Gaurav Gogoi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jairam Ramesh accuses PM Modi of 'posing as farmers' champion': 'Now hurt and subdued by Trump's attacks...'Jairam Ramesh recalled the 2020-21 farmers' protests against the three farm laws, alleging that the Prime Minister mocked the agitators by calling them "protest enthusiasts" in Parliament. He claimed..DNA - Published | |
Tariff threat: Congressâs âdost dost na rahaâ swipe at PM Modi; mocks âHowdy Modiâ, âNamaste Trumpâ eventsCongress has strongly criticised PM Modi, highlighting Trump's tariff threats due to India's Russian oil imports, questioning the value of their touted friendship. Jairam Ramesh referenced past events..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'India cannot remain mute spectator': Congress targets govt over Trump tariffs; claims US gutted WTO, WHO, and climate pactsCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has strongly criticized the Centre's silence regarding US President Donald Trump's 25% tariff imposition on Indian exports. Ramesh argues that Trump's actions have..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Big blow': Chidambaram's jibe at PM Modi after Trumpâs 25% tariff move; asks what happened to MIGA + MAGA?US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian imports sparked criticism. Congress leaders like P Chidambaram questioned the effectiveness of 'Dosti' over diplomacy. Jairam Ramesh..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Insult' vs 'irony': Fiery end to Operation Sindoor debate as Mallikarjun Kharge, Amit Shah trade barbs over PM Modi's presenceThe Rajya Sabha saw disruptions during Amit Shah's response on Operation Sindoor. Opposition members demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence. They protested India's cross-border strikes after..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Different PM, different BJP': Congress slams Modi over delay in Operation Sindoor debate; recalls Vajpayee's Kargil review panelCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized Prime Minister Modi's leadership in light of the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, drawing a contrast with Atal Bihari Vajpayee's response to the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Boasted friendship with Trump proving to be hollow': Jairam Ramesh targets PM Modi; lists '4 facts'Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has strongly criticized Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy, citing recent US actions involving Pakistan as evidence of its failure. Ramesh highlighted President Trump's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
From 'no trust' to 'kisanputra': Jagdeep Dhankhar's exit leaves opposition puzzled - and praisingJagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the Vice President post. This action surprised many opposition MPs. They had previously clashed with him. Some leaders are now requesting him to reconsider. Mallikarjun..IndiaTimes - Published | Resignation row: CM Mamata Banerjee casts doubt on VP Jagdeep Dhankharâs health reason for departure; says âheâs a healthy manâWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed doubt over VP Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation citing his good health, fueling political speculation. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh suggested deeper reasons, possibly..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dhankharâs resignation sparks buzz: Opposition not on same page? Priyanka Chaturvedi âfact checksâ Jairam RameshVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation has stirred political turmoil, igniting a debate between opposition leaders. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi refuted Congress leader..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress terms Dhankhar's resignation 'inexplicable', urges him to reconsiderIn a surprising turn, Congress has appealed to Jagdeep Dhankhar to retract his resignation as Vice President, even petitioning PM Modi to intervene. Jairam Ramesh termed Dhankhar's departure..IndiaTimes - Published |
âMore than meets the eyeâ: Jairam Ramesh questions Dhankharâs sudden resignation as Vice-PresidentIndiaTimes - Published | 'Usual platitudes and ...': Congress takes a jibe at PM Modi ahead of Monsoon session; demands debate on Trumpâs claimsJust before the Monsoon Session, Jairam Ramesh attacked PM Narendra Modi. He questioned Modi's presence in Parliament. Ramesh alleged Modi prioritizes foreign trips. He mocked Modi's address and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'We don't want substitute batsman...': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questions PM Modi's silence on US President Trump's fresh claims on India-Pakistan conflictJairam Ramesh, General Secretary in charge of Communications for the Congress Party, stated that the entire Opposition will demand a special discussion on the issue in the upcoming Monsoon session of..DNA - Published | '65 days, 22 times': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams BJP as US President Trump again claims credit for India-Pakistan ceasefireSince May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after a long night of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim..DNA - Published |
'Centre choosing easy over effective': Congress's Jairam Ramesh slams rollback of sulphur norms; alleges government caved to polluter pressureJairam Ramesh, senior Congress leader, has strongly criticised the Modi government's decision. The government has exempted many coal-fired power plants from installing pollution control systems. Ramesh..IndiaTimes - Published | âPM Modi must agree nowâ: Congress seeks debate on China ties; cites Army report on China giving live intel to PakistanThe Congress party is pressing the Modi government for a comprehensive parliamentary debate on India-China relations, citing recent confirmation of Chinese support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor...IndiaTimes - Published |
Jairam Ramesh 'misses' EC meet after 2-person cap alters Congress planDespite the Election Commission's specific invitation to party heads for a meeting on Bihar's electoral roll revision, many parties, including Congress, DMK, and TMC, did not send confirmations or..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Led to abrupt end of Op Sindoor': Cong takes jab at Centre as Trump teases 'great' trade deal with IndiaAmidst Donald Trump's announcement of an impending 'very big deal' with India, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticised the Centre, linking it to the 'abrupt' conclusion of Operation Sindoor...IndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar elections: Congress ramps up reservation pitch ahead of PM Modi's visit; alleges NDA has âgiven upâ on 65% quota pushAs PM Modi inaugurates development projects in Bihar, Congress criticizes the NDA government's handling of the proposed 65% reservation for marginalized communities. Jairam Ramesh suggests legislative..IndiaTimes - Published | Trump-PM Modi call: Congress takes âTriple Jhatkaâ jab; BJP hits back, calls Jairam Ramesh 'congenital liar'IndiaTimes - Published |
'For 37 days, PM didn't say anything': Congress questions PM Modi's silence on Trump's mediation claim; demands all-party meetingCongress leader Jairam Ramesh urged PM Modi to convene an all-party meeting to address discrepancies between Indian and US accounts regarding discussions during the G7 Summit, particularly concerning..IndiaTimes - Published | 16th Census: 'Changed his mind?' Opposition questions PM Modi over missing 'caste' word in notificationA controversy has emerged over the omission of the word "caste" in the gazette notification for India's 16th census. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned PM Modi's stance on caste census,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'When will you speak up?' Congress lists 13 Trump claims on India-Pak ceasefire; questions PM Modiâs foreign policyCongress has criticised Prime Minister Modi's silence on Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh highlighted Trump's remarks and questioned..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Stop playing politicsâ: Jairam Ramesh flags three 'setbacks' from US; Congress demands parliament sessionJairam Ramesh says Indian diplomacy faced setbacks from the US. He criticises a US general's praise of Pakistan as a counterterrorism partner. Ramesh also points to Pakistan army chief Asim Munir's US..IndiaTimes - Published |
'What is US really up to?' Jairam Ramesh slams US for inviting Asim Munir; Congress flags diplomatic setbackSenior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has strongly criticised the United States for inviting Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir to the US army day celebrations. Ramesh questioned the invitation,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Failing to protect honour of India and Indians': Congress slams Centre, demands PM Modi-Trump talksFollowing a video of Indian student being handcuffed and pinned down by US authorities, Congress has criticised PM Modi for his silence on the alleged mistreatment of Indians in America. Jairam Ramesh..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Peace claims in J&K and Manipur absurd': Congress slams Amit Shah; says BJP diverting attentionThe Congress party criticizes Amit Shah's claims about peace in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast. Jairam Ramesh alleges Shah is diverting attention from failures. He mentions unpunished terrorists..IndiaTimes - Published | Manipur violence: Congress targets PM Modi; says he has 'abdicated responsibility'Following renewed violence in Manipur after the arrest of a Meitei leader, Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have strongly criticized the BJP government and PM Modi's handling of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Solely to run away': Cong leader Jairam Ramesh slams Centre for announcing Monsoon session 47 days in advanceCongress has criticised the Centre for announcing the monsoon session of Parliament 47 days in advance, alleging it's a deliberate attempt to avoid scrutiny from the INDIA bloc on national security and..IndiaTimes - Published | Trump visa curbs: 'Totally quiet,' Congress questions PM Modi's silence as Indian students hit hardCongress has voiced concerns over the potential impact of Donald Trump's visa policies on Indian students in the US, noting that approximately 337,630 Indian students pursued higher education there in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'RRR' got 'SMS' to put nation before party, family: BJP mocks Congress amid India's diplomatic outreach post Operation SindoorShehzad Poonawalla, BJP spokesperson, targeted Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy, and Jairam Ramesh. He called them 'RRR'. Poonawalla accused them of echoing Pakistan's views on Operation..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Why did we have to wait for CDS to speak from Singapore?': Congress slams Centre over lack of transparency on Operation SindoorJairam Ramesh, a Congress MP, raised concerns regarding the government's handling of Operation Sindoor disclosures. He questioned why CDS General Anil Chauhan revealed key details abroad first. Ramesh..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Fog of war lifting': Kharge attacks Modi govt after remarks by CDS Anil Chauhan on Operation SindoorMallikarjun Kharge, the Congress president, criticized the Modi government. This followed CDS General Anil Chauhan's statements in Singapore. Kharge demanded a special Parliament session. He alleged..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Gabbars of India': BJP on Revanth Reddy's Rafale 'shot down' claimTelangana CM Revanth Reddy's remarks questioning the Rafale aircraft's performance during Operation Sindoor have sparked a political firestorm. The BJP has strongly criticized Reddy, Rahul Gandhi, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'PM wants tareef, not talks on tariffs': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi over US President Donald Trump's ceasefire claimsCongress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that US President Trump had claimed credit for the ceasefire on multiple international platforms, but the Indian leadership chose to stay quiet.DNA - Published | âHollow filmi dialoguesâ: Congress targets PM Modi over Bikaner rally, asks four questionsCongress has criticized Prime Minister Modi for his rhetoric during a rally in Bikaner, calling it âhollow filmi dialoguesâ and accusing him of avoiding crucial national security issues amid rising..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Another attempt to divert attention': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticises Centre's global outreach on Operation Sindoor, calls it PM Modi's...In the context of Operation Sindoor and India's continued fight against cross-border terrorism, seven All-Party Delegations are set to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security..DNA - Published | 'It's a diversion': Congress calls Operation Sindoor delegations 'PR exercise'Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has strongly criticised the government's 'Operation Sindoor' delegation, calling it a diversion from pressing domestic issues like the Pahalgam attack. He questioned PM..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress has tough call to take as rift with Shashi Tharoor widensShashi Tharoor's acceptance of a government nomination for a global outreach team has stirred controversy within the Congress party, especially after his comments on the conflict with Pakistan. Jairam..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Congress mein hona aur Congress ka hona ... ': Jairam Ramesh's dig at Shashi Tharoor amid all-party delegation rowIndiaTimes - Published |
Operation Sindoor: Shashi Tharoor chosen to lead all-party delegation despite name missing from Congress listAmidst political dynamics, Congress nominated four leaders for an all-party delegation, excluding Shashi Tharoor, despite his selection to lead the Operation Sindoor briefing. Jairam Ramesh shared the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Total silence from PM Modi': Congress seeks 'explicit answer' from govt on Trump's 'zero-tariff deal' claimThe Congress party is demanding answers from Prime Minister Modi regarding President Trump's claim that India has offered a "zero-tariff deal" to the United States. Jairam Ramesh questioned the Prime..IndiaTimes - Published |
'My brother took up cause': Priyanka Gandhi says government 'pressured' for caste censusPriyanka Gandhi Vadra stated that the central government's agreement to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census is due to pressure, highlighting Rahul Gandhi's advocacy on the issue. Jairam..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP also issued an awful ad after 26/11': Congress' reacts to outrage over 'Gayab' post on PM ModiAmidst BJP's criticism over a deleted social media post, Jairam Ramesh reminded the party of PM Modi's 2008 Mumbai press conference during the 26/11 attacks. He highlighted Congress's call for unity..IndiaTimes - Published |
