The Latest Breaking News from Jairam Ramesh

Govt not only 'stealing' votes but also savings: Congress on rise in inflation

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh pointed out that inflation is rising, impacting essential goods and public savings. Food inflation surged to 7.74 percent, with significant increases in prices of onions, garlic, and ginger. The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate in response to these inflationary pressures. The party…

The Economic Times · 14h ago

Delhi Police detain CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, Ajinkya Shinde again as they attempt to breach Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police detained Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party, during a protest at Jantar Mantar regarding electoral roll revisions. The party is calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

The Economic Times · 15h ago

Govt should prorogue Monsoon session, hold dialogue on delimitation issue: Congress

The Congress party has called for the government to prorogue both houses of Parliament. They emphasized the necessity for an all-party dialogue regarding the delimitation issue. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated that the Chief Election Commissioner must first resign for meaningful discussion. Additionally, he mentioned that recent attempts by the…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

SIR 'mischievous instrument' wielded by CEC to perpetuate 'diabolical' duo's rule: Congress

Congress claims that the Special Intensive Revision is being misused to unlawfully remove many genuine voters from electoral rolls. Jairam Ramesh alleges that this practice undermines the democratic principles outlined in Article 326 of the Constitution. The opposition has intensified protests, calling on the Chief Election Commissioner to resign over…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Rahul Gandhi, 'foreign collaborators' want to create anarchy in India: BJP

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari criticized Congress leaders for attempting to create anarchy in India. He claimed that Rahul Gandhi is against the Indian state and has foreign collaborators. The Congress party previously criticized the Modi government's handling of US actions affecting Indian IT professionals. Heavy security measures were observed before…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

'Where is Gyanesh hiding?':Priyank Kharge targets CEC over electoral roll row, alleges manipulation of Form 6 & 7

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has launched a strong critique of the Election Commission of India. Allegations include voter list manipulation and mass deletions targeting specific communities. Protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation continue, representing various political outfits and citizens. Congress leaders have highlighted issues in West Bengal's electoral…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Clearly shows panic, nervousness: Congress on heavy security deployment in Delhi

The Modi government is facing scrutiny regarding heavy security measures ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's protest. More than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across Delhi to maintain order. The Congress party has criticized the government's actions as a sign of panic following protests by the INDIA…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Rahul Gandhi fighting SIR, 'diabolical duo' busy filing FIR: Congress

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra faced an FIR from Delhi Police after their protest. They protested against alleged irregularities in the Election Commission's functioning, which led to their detention. The FIR stemmed from a complaint about their unauthorized entry into Akashvani Bhawan during a march. Congress claims…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Established beyond doubt Gyanesh Kumar changed Form 6 illegally, unilaterally: Rahul Gandhi

In a bold statement, Rahul Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of unlawfully changing Form 6 without consensus. The Supreme Court confirmed that these alterations to electoral rolls were not sanctioned. Gandhi emphasized the need for accountability for the CEC and his colleagues. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh further…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

CEC 'betrayed' Constitution at behest of PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah: Congress after SC notice to EC, Centre

Congress on Monday accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of violating the Constitution and acting at the behest of PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, after the Supreme Court sought responses from the Election Commission and Centre on a plea challenging its decision-making process.

The Economic Times · Oct 5