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The Congress has criticised the Centre over reported remarks by Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh that voter ID would replace Aadhaar for welfare benefits. Jairam Ramesh alleged the move could further exclude people from social welfare schemes

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Modi government over alleged rising food prices, citing increases in spices, pulses, cooking oils and onions. Referring to the song “Kya Hua Tera Wada”, he questioned the government’s response to inflation and sought immediate relief

Congress on Thursday criticised the Modi government over the auction of the Tara coal block in Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo-Aranya, alleging it threatens dense forests, tribal livelihoods and wildlife corridors. Jairam Ramesh called the project an “ecocide” despite earlier opposition to new mining

Did Narendra Modi make India perform better than it would otherwise have? A new study reconstructs the India that might have been and draws a stark conclusion: his era represents a “tale of broken promises”

The Congress accused the Modi government of dismantling MGNREGA, calling it a deliberate conspiracy to end the poor’s employment guarantee. Jairam Ramesh alleged that the new VB‑G RAM G Act has failed to deliver promised work, citing Ballia district figures.

Rahul Gandhi’s remarks mocking the Modi government’s foreign policy have triggered criticism from BJP and JD(U) leaders, who called his conduct inappropriate and irresponsible. Congress defended Gandhi, saying his comments targeted the Prime Minister’s diplomatic style and gestures, not foreign leaders

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi hailed the Supreme Court’s clean chit to former PM Manmohan Singh in the coal block allocation case, calling him a symbol of integrity and accountability. In sharp contrast, she accused the Narendra Modi government of misusing investigative agencies, silencing opponents, and indulging in political coercion.

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

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak marks the latest instance of the Narendra Modi government bowing to public pressure. Previous major retreats include the repeal of the farm laws, land bill lapse, and M.J. Akbar's exit

Sonia Gandhi alleged that the Modi government has weakened India's education system, ignored students' demands for accountability and reforms, and responded to peaceful protests with repression. She also criticised education policies, examination reforms, and the handling of alleged paper leak cases

The Modi government's response to the protests in India's national capital has been disappointing, following a familiar playbook of denial, callousness, repression and misrepresentation

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 Draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill is the latest move to centralise control over India's legacy institutions

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi criticised the Modi government over its stance on Gaza, calling its silence morally and strategically indefensible. She alleged India had distanced itself from historical allies and urged the country to reclaim an independent and humanitarian foreign policy

Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of failing India’s youth, citing paper leaks, exam mismanagement and rising fees. Ahead of his Kota student convention, he called for a nationwide student movement, with Congress planning large-scale youth outreach across the country

Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the Modi government’s women-led development model, citing schemes like Ujjwala, Mudra loans, and women’s reservation law. He said these initiatives have strengthened women’s dignity, safety, economic independence, and political participation over the past 12 years

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala accused the Modi government of reducing subsidised LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme, claiming the move will burden Karnataka’s women with Rs 900 crore annually and impose nearly Rs 25,000 crore on women nationwide

Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government over inflation and the financial struggles of autorickshaw drivers, saying rising costs have crippled livelihoods. After interacting with drivers in Delhi, he promised to raise their concerns in Parliament and accused the government of ignoring their hardships

Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led Centre of weakening rural employment rights after replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G. He claimed job days, beneficiaries, and income have fallen sharply, alleging the government is undermining the “right to work” for the poor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the unmatched courage of soldiers during Operation Sindoor, noting their role not only in combat but also in humanitarian relief during crises, underscoring the defining character of India’s defence forces.