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 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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After June 4, INDIA bloc will leave no stone unturned in strengthening counter-terrorism grid: Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published | |
'PM should clarify whether he will remove 50% reservation limit on SCs, STs, and OBCs or not,' says Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify his stance on removing the 50% reservation limit for scheduled castes (SCs), scheduled tribes (STs), and other..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Decision on Amethi and Rae Bareli in the next 24 to 30 hours: Congress's Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published | |
What has PM Modi done to alleviate water scarcity in Maharashtra's Satara, Solapur, asks CongressCongress criticizes BJP for ignoring water scarcity in Satara and Solapur. Jairam Ramesh raises concerns about various projects and infrastructure issues, questioning PM Modi's actions. BJP's promises..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Hypocrisy of Modi Sarkar knows no bounds': Jairam Ramesh targets government over move on 2G case verdictCongress on Saturday accused the BJP of hypocrisy, saying that the BJP had termed the 2G spectrum allocation during the UPA government as "scam" and now wants to follow the same route of administrative..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress: BJP afraid of poll loss, Nadda put Manmohan remarks in wrong contextCongress on Friday said PM Modi and BJP chief JP Nadda were resorting to polarisation as they were fearful of losing Lok Sabha elections. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Nadda presented..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'PM Modi wants to abolish reservations', alleges Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published | 'Prime Minister will never tell you this...': Jairam Ramesh attacks CentreIn a post on X, Jairam said, "More than 40% of the wealth created in the country from 2012 to 2021 has gone to just 1 per cent of the population. About 64% of the total goods and services tax (GST) in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Elon Musk postpones India visit: What Jairam Ramesh saidJairam Ramesh mentions Elon Musk delaying India trip due to Tesla commitments. Musk faces challenges with Tesla's Model 2 and anticipates announcing investments in India. Previous meetings with PM Modi..IndiaTimes - Published | Sibal, Congress slam Sitharaman over remarks on bringing back electoral bonds after consultationsCongress and leaders like Kapil Sibal and Jairam Ramesh condemn Nirmala Sitharaman's proposal to reintroduce electoral bonds, emphasizing concerns over transparency and potential corruption in election..IndiaTimes - Published |
Axe envoy to Ireland for acting like BJP 'apparatchik': CongressCongress demands dismissal of Indian ambassador for political comments. Jairam Ramesh criticizes Mishra's conduct. Two professionals, Prem Kumar Choudhary and Manish Yadav, join Congress ahead of Lok..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Party apparatchik': Congress calls for sacking of India's envoy to Ireland over attack on oppositionThe Congress party has strongly criticized India's ambassador to Ireland for his disparaging remarks towards the opposition party. Jairam Ramesh, the party's general secretary, condemned Ambassador..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Ham Ram ke pujari hain, vo Ram ke vyapari hain ... ': Jairam Ramesh’s dig at BJPJairam Ramesh defends Congress's choice to skip Ram temple event, criticizes BJP for religious politicization. PM Modi led rituals in Ayodhya's Ram temple. Congress leaders declined Chhattisgarh event..IndiaTimes - Published | LS polls 'not fair' but despite that, INDIA bloc will get clear majority: Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published |
Double-engine govt in UP 'running dangerously low' on fuel: CongressIn a political move, the Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting that the Uttar Pradesh government is facing fuel shortages. Congress's Jairam Ramesh raised concerns, urging the PM..IndiaTimes - Published | Mallikarjun Kharge: PM Modi building false narrative on KatchatheevuThe party also released RTI information of 2015, in which foreign ministry, under then foreign secy S Jaishankar, said there was no question ceding the island as the area was not demarcated and under..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress faces Rs 1,823 crore in new Income Tax demands, accuses BJP of 'tax terrorism'Congress Party has revealed receiving fresh income tax notices amounting to Rs 1,823.08 crore, condemning the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for what they term as "tax terrorism" aimed at weakening the..IndiaTimes - Published | Atal pension plan 'coercive', says Jairam, finance minister returns fireA debate between finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress member of parliament Jairam Ramesh on the Atal Pension Yojana highlighted differing views. Ramesh criticised the scheme for alleged..IndiaTimes - Published |
'PM Modi wanted a...': Congress on former MP Naveen Jindal's BJP switchCongress leader Jairam Ramesh, lashed at former MP and well-known industrialist Naveen Jindal for leaving the party and joining the BJP.DNA - Published | 'When you need a giant-size washing machine': Jairam Ramesh on Naveen Jindal joining BJPIndiaTimes - Published |
Congress like well-established company with fluctuating market cap; BJP startup: Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published | 'Modi Ki Chinese Guarantee': Kharge slams PM Modi over Ladakh's 'climate fast'Congress condemns Modi govt for Ladakh security risks and rights violations. Promises protection. Wangchuk on hunger strike for statehood. Allegations of glacier exploitation. Jairam Ramesh raises PLA..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Incompetence, malicious behavior': Jairam Ramesh lists 'failures of BJP government on agricultureJairam Ramesh criticized NDA govt for failures in agriculture, including GST impact, inadequate MSP increase, among others. In a post on X, Ramesh said, "Among all the failures of the Modi government,..IndiaTimes - Published | Jairam Ramesh highlights issues in Karnataka ahead of PM Modi's rally todayAhead of Prime Minister Modi's rally in Karnataka's Shivamogga today, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has highlighted challenges in the state that the Prime Minister should address. In a post on X,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'10 years have been...': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh reacts to PM Modi's 'My country is my family' remarkIn a united move against Lalu Yadav's 'no family' remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, top BJP leaders including Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Nitin Gadkari, Jyotiraditya Scindia and others added 'Modi..DNA - Published | 'Modi Sarkar has been..': Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hails SC's decision to strike down electoral bond schemeThe Supreme Court struck down the electoral bond scheme, saying it violates the right to information and the freedom of speech and expression under the Constitution.DNA - Published |
Centre giving tax benefits to few chosen big corporates, alleges Congress' Jairam RameshIndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi leaves for farmers protest, cancels second leg of Jharkhand's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatrahe second phase of Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Jharkhand, which was supposed to begin on Wednesday, has been reportedly called off. The planned interaction with MGNREGA workers in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nitish Kumar vows to stay with NDA foreverThe Congress and RJD on Tuesday lashed out at Nitish for making another U-turn and joining the BJP-led NDA ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. "I thought PM Modi was a master of U-turns ... but Nitish..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress accuses government of importing 5.6 million tonnes cheap steelAhead of the budget session, Jairam Ramesh accused PM Modi's government of allowing cheap steel imports, causing problems for steel producers. India imported 5.6 million tonnes of finished steel, the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'When we are in an agreement, it is a give-and-take situation': Jairam Ramesh on seat-sharing in West Bengal with TMCJairam Ramesh on Tuesday said that when we are in an agreement, it is a give-and-take situation, so all parties need to realise this. He said, "What Mamata has said is true, we are in the INDIA bloc..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Aaya Kumar, gaya Kumar' : Congress slams Nitish, says people will give befitting replyhe Congress on Monday took a swipe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with another chameleon barb and 'aaya Kumar, gaya Kumar' jibe at him. Speaking with reporters in West Bengal during the Bharat..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Congress chief Kharge speaks to Mamata Banerjee, Jairam Ramesh says will find solution to seat sharing impasse with TMCJairam Ramesh's optimism of ''finding a way forward'' came amid a Congress-TMC impasse over seat-sharing in Bengal for the Lok Sabha polls and a day after Banerjee announced that her party will fight..DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | 'We want CM Mamata to join yatra': Jairam Ramesh as Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra enters West BengalCongress leader Jairam Ramesh expresses confidence that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wants to defeat BJP and invites her to join Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Mamata Banerjee's TMC party will..IndiaTimes - Published |
'TMC an important pillar of India bloc, can't imagine...': Jairam Ramesh after Mamata's remark on alliance with CongressCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has said that TMC is an important pillar of the INDIA alliance and the alliance cannot be imagined without Mamata Banerjee.DNA - Published | Bharat Jodo Nyay yatra: Congress questions naming 'security personnel, others' in Jorhat FIRCongress criticizes FIR against Rahul Gandhi's security personnel for alleged route deviation in Jorhat town during Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam. Party leaders like Jitendra Singh, Jairam Ramesh,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Has not found time to visit Manipur: Congress slams PM after his statehood day wishesCongress attacks PM Modi for not visiting Manipur and maintaining silence on the state's violence and destroyed social harmony. Jairam Ramesh criticizes the PM's hypocrisy for expressing good wishes on..IndiaTimes - Published | 'He is not just a BJP leader; he is a CM too': Ashok Gehlot attacks Assam CMCongress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minster Ashok Gehlot trained his guns at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, stating that he is not just a BJP leader, he is a CM too and that it is his..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress accuses Assam government of 'posing hurdles' to Bharat Jodo Nyay YatraCongress General Secretary in Charge of Communications, Jairam Ramesh, while addressing a press conference here claimed that the Himanta Biswa Sarma government is making all efforts to 'ensure that..IndiaTimes - Published | 'People are asking us why PM Modi has not visited Manipur': Congress leader Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh, during the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Manipur, questioned why Prime Minister Modi has not visited the state. Ramesh highlighted the lack of governance in Manipur and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Tukde-tukde gang' staging drama of uniting country: Dharmendra Pradhan on Bharat Nyay YatraDharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's statement about the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, calling it a drama by the "tukde-tukde" gang. BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli also dismissed the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Tiger zinda hai': Jairam Ramesh rejects BJP's claims of 2024 being done dealJairam Ramesh rejects BJP's claim that 2024 poll results are a foregone conclusion. Asserts that "Tiger zinda hai" and opposition bloc will repeat the history of 2004. Strong Congress ensures strong..IndiaTimes - Published |