Jairam Ramesh

Mann Ki Baat@100: Opposition targets iconic broadcast

Opposition leaders claim the program failed to address country’s ongoing issues

Drubbed in NE, Congress finds succour in bye-elections

Party sees bye-election wins in WB, TN and Maharashtra as a sign that people want to give them a mandate

Restore statehood of J&K, says Jairam Ramesh; PDP welcomes statement

What was done on the 5th of August 2019 was a grave insult to the people of Jammu and Kashmir who have been with India for decades, said Ramesh

Congress’ Haath Se Haath Abhiyan to start on Jan 26 as follow up to BJY

The Congress leader said that the main issues raised through this yatra were unemployment, price rise, and divisive politics of the BJP and union government.

Why hasn’t Chinese ambassador been summoned yet: Congress leader Ramesh Jairam

"Then why have we never called the Chinese Ambassador and issued a démarche as we do with the Pakistan High Commissioner? Why is our trade dependence on China at a record high with imports at $95 billion in 2021-22 and the trade deficit at $74 billion? Why did our troops conduct military exercises with Chinese troops at Russia's Vostok-22 exercise in September 2022?" Jairam Ramesh asked.

Congress blames ‘BJP, AAP, AIMIM alliance’ for worst-ever performance in Gujarat

Congress vote share fell from 40 per cent in 2017 to 27 per cent in 2022. "27 per cent is not insignificant. There was an atmosphere of fear in Gujarat," said Jairam Ramesh on Congress' performance in Gujarat polls.

Rahul Gandhi won’t attend winter session of Parliament

Congress on Sunday said that former party chief Rahul Gandhi will not attend the winter session of Parliament as it would not be practical for him. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, Congress General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP KC Venugopal said, “Rahul Gandhi is currently on the Bharat Jodo Yatra and it […]

Reservation For EWS: Congress Studying SC Judgment, Says Supported Constitutional Amendment

Congress said on Saturday that it is studying the Supreme Court judgment that upheld the 10 per cent reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in government jobs with a 3:2 majority.

An Example To Follow: Congress Counters Chidambaram, Tharoor

In response to senior leaders P Chidambaram and Shashi Tharoor's comments on Rishi Sunak's selection as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Congress stated that India does not need to learn from other countries. 

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: Congress Slams BJP On First Anniversary

On the first anniversary of the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, the Congress on Monday hit out at the central government for its failure to dismiss Union minister of state for home affairs Ajay Mishra Teni.