Jairam Ramesh
Coverage of Jairam Ramesh in the Nexus archive.
- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh calls talk of 50% seat increase for all States an ‘optical illusion’
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 Ram Temple trust in Parliament, must break silence on floor of House: Congress
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.
- Pakistan influence in West Asia setback to India, question mark on Vishwaguru's style: Congress
Congress claims Pakistan's influence in West Asia is a severe setback to India. The party's general secretary, Jairam Ramesh, made the assertion.
- ‘When will PM Modi speak about people’s pain’: Congress slams government on inflation rise
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.
- ‘Khaunga, khane doonga aur khilaunga’: Congress slams PM Modi’s anti-graft pitch
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 recalls former NZ PM’s role in reviving ties with India in the 1980s as Modi elevates partnership
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 VBSA Bill on higher education
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.
- We are prepared for 2-D Bills — Delimitation and Dismissal: Jairam Ramesh
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.
- ECI functioning as arm of BJP, SIR part of strategy to manufacture majority: Congress
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 Modi govt. of ‘calibrated capitulation’ to China
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.
- PM Modi marching to 'environmental disaster' in Great Nicobar: Congress
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.
- VB-G RAM G will guarantee only centralisation, financial stress on States: Congress
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.
- Politically-patronised private investment crowding out broad-based private investment: Congress
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that politically-patronised private investment is crowding out broad-based private investment.
- BJP wants two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha as its 'real target' is to end reservation: Congress
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.
- 'Engine of plunder' running at full speed under BJP's double-engine govt in MP: Congress
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.
- PM Modi must stop appeasing 'good friend' Trump; India must not sign trade pact as it stands: Congress
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.
- Entire political science of data doctoring: Congress slams govt on rural wage figures
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.
- Jairam Ramesh writes to Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment port
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.
- Great Nicobar project is purely commercial with no military infrastructure element: Congress
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.'
- Great Nicobar project: Jairam Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment Minister
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 jabs govt. over Iran-U.S. MoU signing, calls it severe setback to PM's foreign policy
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.
- BJP won’t succeed in its ultimate objective, says Congress amid Shiv Sena (UBT) developments
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 Naidu, says promise of 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats was not part of Delimitation Bill
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.
- Amit Shah masterminded Trinamool ‘split’, merger bid, says Congress
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.
- Compensatory afforestation for biodiversity loss in Nicobar a bogus argument: Jairam Ramesh
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 slams PM Modi's ‘blind devotion to Israel’, says national interest demands greater balance
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.
- Indira Gandhi's historic address at 1st UN conference on environment a milestone: Jairam Ramesh
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 urges Centre to reconsider Great Nicobar airport, backs INS Baaz expansion
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.
- ‘Modi is presiding over the murder of democracy in India,’ says Congress
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.
- CBSE OSM row: Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's continuation in office speaks of his desire for power, says Congress
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.