Jairam Ramesh
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Jairam Ramesh is an Indian politician belonging to 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 has been 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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Jairam Ramesh writes to CBI chief, seeks Amit Shah's quizzing over 'Sangma govt most-corrupt' remarkIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Most corrupt...': Jairam Ramesh writes to CBI on Amit Shah's remark over Conrad Sangma governmentRamesh stated that Shah in his public speech on February 17, 2023, said the then government of Meghalaya "was the most corrupt government in the country".DNA - Published | |
No opposition front possible without Congress, says Jairam Ramesho opposition front to take on the BJP is possible without the Congress and if a coalition is formed for the 2024 general elections, the party will have a central role in it, senior Congress leader..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jairam Ramesh slams Delhi Police over visit to Rahul Gandhi's residenceIndiaTimes - Published | |
No middle path to end House logjam: Jairam Ramesh on Amit Shah remarkIndiaTimes - Published | |
Few retired judges 'part of the anti-India gang': Law Minister Kiren RijijuRijiju's remarks were criticised by Congress general secretary communications Jairam Ramesh who said that the Law Minister was "talking like an Outlaw".DNA - Published | |
'Unfortunately, I'm an MP ...': BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi as Jairam Ramesh prompts Congress leader during media briefingIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Kab tak sikhaoge..' Jairam Ramesh corrects Rahul Gandhi during press conference, BJP, netizens mockJairam Ramesh correcting Rahul Gandhi during the press conference is going viral. BJP has also made this a target.DNA - Published | |
Appointment of House panel staff: Jairam Ramesh says 'wasn't consulted', contradicts RS chairman's claim of 'multi-layered consultations'IndiaTimes - Published | |
Disappointing: Congress on assembly election results in 3 northeastern statesThe Congress on Thursday said the assembly election results in the northeastern states of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya were "disappointing" for it, but touted its victory in three assembly bypolls..IndiaTimes - Published | |
ED, CBI, I-T dept have become instruments of political vendetta under Modi govt: Cong's Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published | |
Strong Congress inevitable for opposition unity, says Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published | |
Police action against Khera is new example of PM Modi's politics of vendetta: Jairam RameshCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday called police action against party spokesperson Pawan Khera a new example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's politics of "vendetta, harassment and..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress accuses govt of allowing Adani group to 'gain monopoly' in defence sector, asks is it in national interestThe Congress on Wednesday accused the government of allowing Adani group to "gain monopoly" in the defence sector and asked if it was in national interest to involve a "questionable" conglomerate in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress's Jairam Ramesh urges RBI, Sebi to probe allegations against Adani GroupIndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi unfurls national flag at Srinagar's iconic Lal Chowk as Bharat Jodo Yatra resumesSeveral senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh were present at Lal Chowk when Rahul Gandhi unfurled the tricolor.DNA - Published |
Ghulam Nabi Azad is 'Mir Jafar' and 'vote-cutter' propped by BJP: Jairam RameshSenior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said he never thought former party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad would turn out to be a "Mir Jafar" and alleged that he had been propped up by the BJP to cut..IndiaTimes - Published | Cong must be fulcrum of any Opposition alliance for 2024: Jairam RameshThe Congress has to be the "fulcrum" of any Opposition alliance to take on the BJP in the 2024 general elections as it is the only political force with a pan-India presence, senior leader Jairam Ramesh..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress demands SEBI, RBI probe into Hindenburg charges against Adani Group"Has the Modi government chosen to turn a blind eye towards illicit activities by its favourite business group?," said Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.DNA - Published | Jairam Ramesh, Digvijaya Singh spar over Pulwama attack; deep divide surfaces in CongressA deep divide within two senior Congress leaders, Jairam Ramesh and Digvijaya Singh, came to the fore on Monday during the party’s ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and..IndiaTimes - Published |
AIMIM, AAP, DAP 'B-teams' of BJP formed to cut Congress votes: Jairam RameshSenior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday accused the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Democratic Azad Party (DAP) of being the BJP's "B-teams",..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress will not accept any compromise with Rahul Gandhi's security: Jairam Ramesh in J&KIndiaTimes - Published |
Indian politics needs more like her: Jairam Ramesh on New Zealand PM Jacinda ArdernIndiaTimes - Published | Hollow, choreographed events will only keep PM's drum-beaters busy: Jairam Ramesh on BJP roadshowA two-day national executive meeting of the BJP will begin from Monday. Before the start of the meeting, the BJP has organised a roadshow for the Prime Minister from Patel Chowk to the NDMC convention..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bharat Jodo Yatra aims to combat BJP’s politics of hate, fear and vendetta: Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published | Bharat Jodo Yatra is not to project Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate for 2024 polls: Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published |
Electricity cut off in houses of those who...: Congress accuses BJP of vendetta politicsJairam Ramesh alleged that the Bharat Jodo Yatra had faced "troubles" in BJP-ruled states.DNA - Published | Congress to mark 100 days of Bharat Jodo Yatra with concert in JaipurTo mark 100 days of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Congress will organise a concert in Jaipur on Friday with a live performance from singer Sunidhi Chauhan, AICC General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said on..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress leadership will find way to resolve Rajasthan infighting: Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published | Possibility of India's division increased due to prime minister's policies: Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published |
Top Congress leaders to meet on Saturday to evolve strategy for winter session of ParliamentSources said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, chief whip of the party in Rajya Sabha Jairam Ramesh and party's chief whip in Lok Sabha..IndiaTimes - Published | KGF song copyright row: Karnataka HC issues notice to Congress leadersThe Karnataka High Court on Friday issued a notice to Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh and Supriya Shrinate in response to a contempt petition filed by MRT Music, the copyright holders of..IndiaTimes - Published |
A 'brilliant event manager': Congress quotes Advani to mock PM Modi over India’s G20 presidencyJust a day after India assumed the presidency of the coveted G20, the Congress quoted senior BJP leader LK Advani and attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling him a “brilliant event manager”...IndiaTimes - Published | People like Sibal who didn't abuse party after leaving could be taken back, not Scindia, Sarma: RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday said people like Kapil Sibal who maintained a "dignified silence" after leaving the party could be allowed to return, but not the ones like Jyotiraditya Scindia..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM's policies creating economic disparity & political dictatorship, which will break country: CongressSenior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Thursday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies were creating economic disparity, social hostility and political dictatorship, which would break the..IndiaTimes - Published | Gehlot calling Pilot traitor 'unexpected', crisis will be resolved by leadership: Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published |
Gehlot's differences with Pilot to be resolved in manner that strengthens party: CongressAs Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot stepped up his attack on his bete noire Sachin Pilot, the Congress on Thursday said their differences would be resolved in a manner that strengthens the party..IndiaTimes - Published | Row over Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Savarkar: Chapter closed now, says Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published |
PM 'rattled', indulging in 'defame to inflame' politics to criticise yatra: CongressCongress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said the Bharat Jodo Yatra aims to awaken the nation's conscience to growing economic inequalities, social polarisation and..IndiaTimes - Published | Bharat Jodo Yatra 'revolutionary moment' for national politics, not event: Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published |
ED 'political weapon' of Modi, Shah to target political opponents: Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published | Temporarily block Twitter accounts of Congress, Bharat Jodo Yatra for illegally using KGF 2 songs: Karnataka courtThe complaint was filed by MRT music and FIR was lodged against Rahul Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh and Supriya Shrinate at Yeshwanthpur Police Station.DNA - Published |
Rahul does not like backseat driving, best suited to be Cong's ‘ideological compass': Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published | EC doesn't have jurisdiction to regulate issues like freebies: CongressNeither the Election Commission, nor the government, nor indeed even the courts, have jurisdiction to justiciate and regulate such issues. It would therefore be best for the commission to desist from..IndiaTimes - Published |
Abhishek Manu Singhvi asks Congress leaders to refrain from commenting on AICC president candidatesEarlier, Congress general secretary in-charge, communications, Jairam Ramesh had asked the party spokespersons and the communications department office-bearers to refrain from commenting on any..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul stationed at container camp in Kerala's Chalakudy on Bharat Jodo Yatra rest day: RameshCongress leader Rahul Gandhi is stationed at a container camp in Kerala's Chalakudy on the Bharat Jodo Yatra rest day on Friday and a medical camp has been organised for the marchers there, AICC..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul permission not required to contest Congress presidential poll: PartyAICC general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh, speaking to the media during the break between the first and second leg of the days' Bharat Jodo Yatra, said, "Anybody is free and welcome..IndiaTimes - Published | PCCs passing resolution seeking Rahul Gandhi to head Cong not binding, says Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published |
Priyanka Gandhi to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kerala, says Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published | Parties that believe opposition unity minus Congress possible live in fool's paradise: Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published |