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The Congress criticised the Centre after an Odisha medical PG examination paper was circulated on WhatsApp during the test, arguing stronger punishments alone cannot curb exam malpractice. It called for wider reforms to tackle corruption and commercialisation in the education system

The Congress demanded a Parliament discussion on the alleged use of metal pellets against student protesters during the July 20 demonstrations and asked Home Minister Amit Shah to explain the police action, citing a medico-legal report and seeking accountability

The Congress criticised BJP MPs for welcoming former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at Parliament after his resignation. Jairam Ramesh questioned whether the BJP considered Pradhan's tenure commendable despite allegations over NEET irregularities and protests by students

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not referring to the student protests and alleged police brutality in his Mann Ki Baat address, accusing the government of ignoring concerns over education even after the month-long NEET agitation ended

The Congress termed Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation a victory for protesting students. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh stated the fight is not over, demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologize to youth for police action against demonstrators

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video message on paper leaks, alleging he ignored student protests and police action. Jairam Ramesh demanded accountability, while Rahul Gandhi questioned the PM for avoiding the issue of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

The Congress criticised the Centre after two parliamentary committees deferred adoption of draft reports on proposed legislation. The party claimed the delays reflected disagreements over contentious bills ahead of the Monsoon Session, while the committees cited the need for wider consultations

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the DMK, despite differences with the Congress, has no ideological convergence with the BJP and would decide on the proposed delimitation Bill keeping Tamil Nadu's interests in mind. He also criticised the Centre over key Constitution amendment proposals

The Congress has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi address Parliament regarding the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement. Jairam Ramesh accused the PM-appointed Trust of committing "aastha dhoka," as the Supreme Court-monitored probe awaits an interim report

The Congress questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe, forensic audit and strict action. The BJP said guilty persons would not be spared and accused the opposition of politicising the issue

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