Jairam Ramesh

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.

Congress Issues Gag Order On Comments Against Party Prez Candidates

A day after Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh took a swipe at senior party leader Shashi Tharoor, the party urged all its leaders and spokespersons to refrain from making any comment of any kind on any colleague contesting the elections.

Those Who Stoke Hatred Must Take Some Things Back In Same Coin: Ramesh

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Monday said those who stoke fires of hatred, bigotry, and prejudice must be prepared to take some things back in the same coin.

Absolutely Atrocious: Congress On I-T Searches On CPR, Oxfam

Congress came down heavily on the Income-Tax Department searches at the Delhi offices of independent think tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR), the Indian branch of global NGO Oxfam along with a media foundation Independent and Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF) on Wednesday. Reacting to the searches, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, “It’s absolutely atrocious […]

Congress Is United, No Autocracy In Party: Jairam Ramesh 

Congress on Monday released the anthem for the 3,500-km Bharat Jodo Yatra and said there is no need for 'Congress Jodo' as the party stands united

Party Stands United, No Need For ‘Congress Jodo’: Jairam Ramesh

The Congress Party released the anthem for the 3500-kilometer 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' on Monday, saying there is no need for a "Congress Jodo" because the party is united.