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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the BJP over the India-Australia civil nuclear energy pact, claiming it became possible because of the 2008 US-India Nuclear Agreement that the BJP had opposed. His remarks followed the signing of multiple India-Australia strategic cooperation agreements

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he received Indonesia’s highest civilian honour, with Jairam Ramesh remarking that Jawaharlal Nehru received the same award posthumously “without having to wrangle it.” Modi dedicated the honour to the people of India

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that the Election Commission is functioning in a partisan manner and claimed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls was aimed at manipulating voter lists to benefit the BJP

Jairam Ramesh said the Congress will oppose the proposed Constitution amendment Bill on dismissal of jailed ministers, calling it politically motivated. He also claimed the BJP would fail to secure the required two-thirds majority to pass the legislation

Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP-RSS of orchestrating a major donation embezzlement scam linked to the Ram Mandir, demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe while criticising the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah

The Indian National Congress accused the Centre of continuing a "calibrated capitulation" to China despite a record trade deficit. Jairam Ramesh alleged the policy is hurting MSMEs while raising concerns over border, water security and strategic issues

The Congress criticised the Centre's expenditure-sharing formula under the VB G RAM G Act, alleging it weakens federalism and burdens states financially. The party said replacing MGNREGA with the new scheme centralises decision-making while undermining states' fiscal autonomy

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh ruled out boycotting the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, alleging that the Election Commission favours the ruling side. Using a cricket analogy, he said the opposition must continue fighting elections, raising public issues and challenging institutions when necessary

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal seeking clarity on private participation, shareholding patterns and tender timelines for the proposed transhipment port at Great Nicobar Island, while reiterating concerns over the project's environmental impact

Jairam Ramesh recalled that a newspaper report seen by Indira Gandhi during a 1976 flight to Udaipur sparked conservation efforts for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, leading to protection initiatives and the creation of key wildlife habitats

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh dubbed the NDA the “National Defectors Alliance,” accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating defections after a Lok Sabha setback. He claimed opposition unity will resist attempts to secure a two-thirds majority in Parliament

The Congress alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah masterminded the merger of 20 rebel TMC MPs with the NCPI to strengthen the NDA in the Lok Sabha. The TMC called the move illegal under anti-defection law, while tensions escalate politically

The Congress accused Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to engineer a two-thirds BJP majority in the Lok Sabha by breaking Opposition parties, calling it an attack on democracy The BJP has not responded to the allegations amid ongoing TMC factional tensions

Launching a fierce attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longevity milestone, the Congress labeled him a "millstone" around India’s neck. Leaders Jairam Ramesh and Siddaramaiah accused his administration of undermining institutional structures and engineering political conspiracies in Rajya Sabha polls

Twenty-three political parties, including Congress and TMC, will attend the INDIA Janbandhan meeting in New Delhi on June 8. The bloc aims to discuss national issues and coordinate strategies for the 2029 elections, despite DMK’s boycott and CPI(M) concerns

The Congress accused Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of incompetence and demanded his resignation over alleged irregularities in CBSE’s on-screen marking and re-evaluation system. Citing media reports, the party claimed cybersecurity lapses and procurement issues caused distress to lakhs of students

The Congress demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the CBSE on-screen marking controversy, alleging inflated procurement costs and irregularities. The party called for an independent probe, questioning the adoption of the costly digital evaluation system

Congress questioned LIC's 10.8% stake in Rajesh Exports after SEBI alleged massive financial misrepresentation and fund diversion. Jairam Ramesh sought accountability, while SEBI barred promoter Rajesh Mehta from trading and ordered a fresh forensic audit into the company

The Congress criticised the transfer of the CBSE chairman and secretary amid the OSM controversy, alleging the move shifts blame to bureaucrats while shielding political leadership. The party demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, citing accountability for alleged irregularities

The Congress intensified its attack on the Centre over the CBSE OSM row, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign. The party alleged irregularities in the digital evaluation system and tender process, while accusing the government of failing to ensure accountability in education