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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'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 | |
āPM Modi must agree nowā: 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 āgiven upā 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 āTriple Jhatkaā 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 Modiās 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 politicsā: 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 |
āHollow filmi dialoguesā: 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 āhollow filmi dialoguesā 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 | Congress tells its netas to rein in commentsAmidst BJP's criticism of Congress leaders questioning the necessity of conflict with Pakistan and challenging the Pahalgam victims' accounts, Congress has distanced itself from these statements...IndiaTimes - Published |
Compelling need for ending tax reforms in GST, says Congress' Jairam RameshCongress criticized the government, alleging that economic growth has exacerbated inequality. Despite World Bank data showing a significant reduction in extreme poverty in India, Congress highlighted..IndiaTimes - Published | Why Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected Congress' privilege notice against Amit ShahRajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has dismissed a breach of privilege notice filed by Congress's Jairam Ramesh against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Dhankhar determined there was no breach of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress moves privilege motion against Amit Shah for 'maligning' Sonia GandhiThe Congress party has moved a privilege motion against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allegedly making defamatory remarks about Sonia Gandhi. Shah claimed the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court judges visit Manipur, Jairam Ramesh asks 'when will PM Modi go?'Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur since violence erupted nearly two years ago, highlighting the need for a healing touch. He also questioned the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Tareef kum, aur tariff pe baat kijiye': Congress to PM Modi over US threatsCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday criticisied Prime Minister Narendra Modi for focusing 'more on praise' rather than addressing the tariff issues amid US reciprocal tariff threats...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Will his good friend in New Delhi...': Congress attacks PM Modi over President Trump's reciprocal tariffs, says it is 'threatening existence of GST'Jairam Ramesh also shared an article on X which claimed that the latest round of proposed tariffs from US President Trump includes a response to what the White House describes as "unfair" taxes,..DNA - Published |
āModaniā vs āMEGAā: Jairam Ramesh takes a swipe at PM Modiās US diplomacyIndiaTimes - Published | Congress accuses Manipur Governor of violating Article 174, calls it 'deliberate contempt of the Constitution'The Governor of Manipur had convened the Assembly session to begin on February 10, 2025, and a no-confidence motion submitted by the Congress was to be taken up, Congress general secretary in-charge..DNA - Published |
Results not vindication of PM, but referendum on Kejriwal: CongressCongress expressed satisfaction over Arvind Kejriwal's defeat in Delhi, attributing AAP's ouster to its misrule and scams. Congress spokesman Jairam Ramesh stated that the election result was a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Trump's loud thinking on Gaza is bizarre, dangerous': Congress' Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized US President Trump's suggestion of taking over the Gaza Strip, calling it 'bizarre' and 'unacceptable.' He emphasized a two-state solution for sustainable..IndiaTimes - Published |
'More about politics, less about people': BSP president Mayawati on Budget 2025BSP President Mayawati criticizes the Union Budget 2025 for prioritizing politics over resolving real issues like inflation, poverty, and unemployment. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also expresses concerns..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court to hear Jairam Ramesh's plea against curbs on access to poll recordsThe Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and Election Commission after Congress's Jairam Ramesh challenged an amendment curtailing public access to election records, including CCTV footage...IndiaTimes - Published |
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on Congress plea challenging changed election rulesThe Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre and the Election Commission following Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's plea challenging amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961. Ramesh..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress claims parliament panel was asked to put off proposed study tour to Manipur in view of ācurrent situationāThe parliamentary standing committee on education, women, children, youth, and sports was requested to delay its study tour to Manipur due to the current situation as stated by the state government...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Bottom fallen out of Indian economy': Congress mourns GDP growth, seeks support for poorIn a statement, Jairam Ramesh said the advance estimates released by the Union government for GDP growth in the 2024-25 financial year projected a mere 6.4 percent growth.DNA - Published | Congress slams BJP over slowdown in GST, claims India locked in 'low growth, low wages' cycleThe Congress criticized the BJP over the popcorn tax and highlighted concerning economic issues. Jairam Ramesh emphasized the need for government focus on comprehensive economic solutions, suggested..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Shocking & deliberate insult': Congress, SAD slam Centre over Manmohan Singh's last rites, memorialCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticised the BJP-led government's decision to conduct former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's last rites at Nigambodh Ghat, deeming it an insult. The Congress..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress moves SC against Centre's amendments to election conduct rulesCongress challenges the recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 in Supreme Court, hoping to restore the integrity of the electoral process. Jairam Ramesh criticizes the Election..IndiaTimes - Published |
