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Congress slams Nadda’s letter to Kharge, calls it a

Congress slams Nadda’s letter to Kharge, calls it a "4D exercise"

Congress responds to BJP President J P Nadda's letter accusing the opposition of politicising the Manipur unrest, calling his statement a "4D exercise" of denial, distortion, distraction, and defamation

22 November,2024 11:11 AM IST | New Delhi
Jairam Ramesh slams Modi government on Adivasi rights

Jairam Ramesh slams Modi government on Adivasi rights

On the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed the Modi government for undermining Adivasi rights, accusing it of diluting the Forest Rights Act (FRA) through its Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA).

15 November,2024 01:23 PM IST | New Delhi
Why hasn't Bihar been granted special category status, Congress asks PM

Why hasn't Bihar been granted special category status, Congress asks PM

The Congress party has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his unfulfilled promise to grant Special Category Status to Bihar. Jairam Ramesh raised concerns about Bihar’s poverty levels and the unimplemented financial packages, demanding answers from the government.

15 November,2024 01:18 PM IST | Mumbai
PM Modi paying 'lip service' to Adivasis' cause, govt denying them justice: Cong

PM Modi paying 'lip service' to Adivasis' cause, govt denying them justice: Cong

The Opposition party also claimed that DAJGUA, in "typical Manuvadi fashion", only sees these communities as forest-dwelling 'vanvasis' who are 'labhaartis' (beneficiaries), rather than political and economic actors in their own right

15 November,2024 11:41 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Why Mumbai made to lose big-ticket projects to Gujarat, Congress to PM Modi

Why Mumbai made to lose big-ticket projects to Gujarat, Congress to PM Modi

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh posed five questions which he said the people are asking the PM

14 November,2024 10:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Why Mahayuti, Union govts keen on undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Cong

Why Mahayuti, Union govts keen on undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Cong

Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's rallies in Maharashtra, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh posed three questions to him, including what is his vision to address water scarcity in Marathwada

14 November,2024 01:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Is caste census divisive? Congress presses PM with critical questions

Is caste census divisive? Congress presses PM with critical questions

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh challenges Prime Minister Modi on Bihar development projects, reservation policies, and the caste census ahead of his visit to Darbhanga, raising concerns about delayed projects and unfulfilled promises for the state’s people.

13 November,2024 11:08 AM IST | New Delhi
Jairam Ramesh slams Fadnavis over remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Jairam Ramesh slams Fadnavis over remarks against Rahul Gandhi

The controversy comes from Rahul Gandhi carrying a copy of the Constitution at his 'Samvidhan Sammelan' event in Nagpur where he also advocated for a caste census

07 November,2024 06:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Jairam Ramesh criticises NITI Aayog’s call to pause sulphur-reduction gear

Jairam Ramesh criticises NITI Aayog’s call to pause sulphur-reduction gear

His remarks came over a media report, which claimed the NITI Aayog had proposed halting the fitting of equipment to cut sulphur emissions at coal-fired power plants. However, there was no official word from the NITI Aayog

01 November,2024 01:59 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
'Need to shift to renewable energy, public transport to tackle air pollution'

'Need to shift to renewable energy, public transport to tackle air pollution'

Ramesh also stressed it is time to redo The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 to reflect the public health consequences of air pollution and also called for a review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009

30 October,2024 01:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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