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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the destruction of elephant habitats and corridors by mining and other projects, saying the will to protect wildlife is lacking. His remarks followed a Supreme Court order directing a nationwide survey to identify blockages in elephant corridors

Congress criticised the government after NTA announced a retest for UGC-NET June 2026 English, Commerce and Sociology papers due to multiple errors. Jairam Ramesh questioned accountability and delays, while NTA said no additional fee would be charged for candidates

The Congress hit back at Home Minister Amit Shah over his demand for an apology regarding Vande Mataram, accusing him of diverting attention from government failures. Jairam Ramesh also attacked Shah over his remarks on Ambedkar and the RSS

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “dimagi Naxal” remark was not aimed at political rivals but at forces allegedly undermining India’s constitutional framework. Rijiju listed Maoist supporters, separatists and those backing Article 370 among them

The Congress on Sunday dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for opposition support on the delimitation-linked women’s reservation bill as “drama”. Jairam Ramesh urged Modi to implement 33 per cent reservation using the existing 543-member Lok Sabha strength from 2029

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalled the suspension of 146 MPs during the 2023 Winter Session, warning that history should not repeat itself. His remarks came ahead of the final week of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, with key legislation, including the FCRA Bill, expected

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rejected Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's criticism of the UPI amendment Bill, saying Merchant Discount Rate applies only to merchants. She accused the Congress of avoiding parliamentary debate, while Ramesh maintained the changes could eventually lead to charges on digital payments.

The Congress intensified its criticism of the Centre's E20 fuel rollout, alleging it threatens water resources and food security. Jairam Ramesh argued India's ethanol production depends on water-intensive crops, making the policy environmentally unsustainable despite claims of cleaner energy

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