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Is Home Minister in search of 2/3rd majority to get delimitation-linked bill passed: Congress on LS prorogation delay

Congress questions the prolonged delay in proroguing Parliament's Monsoon session. The party suggests this pause may relate to a stalled constitutional amendment bill. This bill concerns delimitation and requires a two-thirds majority for passage. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on August 13. Ten days have…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

No end to march of grave ecological folly in Great Nicobar: Cong slams govt

Amid environmental concerns, the Congress party is vocally opposing the Modi administration's Great Nicobar project. They deem it an ecological disaster waiting to happen and advocate for its cancellation. The party underlines that the abandonment of recent data center proposals illustrates the pressing need to prioritize genuine community and ecological…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to country

Congress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential food items like sugar and rice. Vehicle owners face reduced mileage and potential damage from the ethanol blend. The party demands an urgent review and non-ethanol fuel options for the public.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

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Led India decisively into IT era: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hails Rajiv Gandhi

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted Rajiv Gandhi's legacy on his birth anniversary. Gandhi lowered the voting age to eighteen, empowering young citizens across India. He also declared January twelfth as National Youth Day, honoring Swami Vivekananda's birth. The former prime minister introduced the 1988 New Education Policy and established Navodaya…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Congress to stick to 1937 resolution on Vande Mataram

The Congress Working Committee has chosen to embrace a 1937 resolution by singing two stanzas of Vande Mataram. This decision comes amidst accusations from the BJP, who claim Congress is disrespecting the national song. In response, Congress argues that the BJP is diverting attention from more significant national matters while…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Census 2027 has 'deeper nefarious purpose': Congress slams questionnaire methodology

The Congress party has alleged that Census 2027's caste question methodology is flawed. They claim the census has a deeper nefarious purpose, citing new micro-questions. Previously, the government had rejected a caste census in its Supreme Court affidavit. The party questions the absence of a drop-down caste selection menu. This…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

PM Modi a 'U-turn ustad', wants to sabotage caste census: Congress

Congress accused the Modi government of sabotaging the caste census. The party questioned the absence of a caste drop-down menu in the 2027 census. This menu was recommended by the government in a 2021 Supreme Court affidavit. The Prime Minister had previously announced a caste census, which is now being…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

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Government received setback on its delimitation move, is engaged in 'narrative management': Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated the BJP government faced a setback regarding the women's reservation bill. He mentioned the government failed to achieve the required two-thirds parliamentary majority for the legislation. Opposition parties, including Congress, Samajwadi Party, and DMK, advocated for immediate implementation.

The Economic Times · Aug 16

"Didn't call opposition leaders Dimagi Naxals:" Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on PM Modi's Red Fort remark

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “dimagi Naxal” remark was not aimed at opposition leaders but at supporters of Maoists and separatism. Congress rejected the clarification, accusing Modi of using the term against political opponents.

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Sonia Gandhi 'objected' to full version of Vande Mataram at event, claims BJP; Congress denies charge

The BJP accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the full Vande Mataram at a Congress event. Congress denied this, stating she sought a chair for Mallikarjun Kharge. BJP leaders criticised the Congress's stance on the national song. Congress cited historical reasons for singing only initial stanzas previously. The full version…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

BJP claims Sonia Gandhi 'objected' to full version of Vande Mataram at event, Congress denies charge

The BJP accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to Vande Mataram's full version. Congress denied this, stating she requested a chair for Mallikarjun Kharge. BJP spokesperson Gopal Krishna Agarwal shared video footage of the event. Jairam Ramesh explained the historical context of singing Vande Mataram. The Congress asserted the full version…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Judiciary must ensure environmental laws are implemented in letter and spirit: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted a Supreme Court judge's concerns. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan stressed the need for environmental law enforcement. He noted that progressive laws are often bypassed in India. The judiciary must ensure these laws are followed in spirit.

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Serious doubts on intent: Congress attacks government on caste census issue

The government has notified forty questions for the upcoming Census. Caste details will be collected for the first time in the Census. Congress has raised serious doubts about the government's intent regarding caste enumeration. The population enumeration phase is set to begin from September 1 in certain areas. This Census…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Govt was scared, rattled during Monsoon Session; oppn unity was on display: Congress

The Congress party stated the Modi government appeared scared and rattled during the recent Monsoon Session. Opposition unity was evident throughout the parliamentary proceedings, according to party leaders. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah were largely absent from the session. Several proposed bills were deferred due to opposition pressure…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

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The Economic Times · Aug 10

VB-G RAM G is 'rozgar chori': Congress slams Modi govt

In a pointed critique, the Congress party has slammed the VB-G RAM G Act for its severe impact on rural employment generation, claiming it contributed to a shocking fifty percent drop year-on-year. Critics argue that the government's actions have led to the demise of the previous MGNREGA scheme, with this…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

National Green Tribunal must make public report of panel that reviewed approvals for Nicobar project: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh requested the National Green Tribunal to release a crucial project review report. He also highlighted the upcoming Tribunal Reforms Bill scheduled for Lok Sabha discussion. This bill aims to establish a National Tribunals Commission for appointments. The proposed commission will oversee selections for various judicial tribunals.…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Home Minister must speak on police excesses, PM on 'chanda chori' issue: Congress

Parliament has been disrupted for fifteen consecutive days due to opposition demands. The Congress party alleges Home Minister Amit Shah refuses to address student police brutality. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also not spoken on alleged donation theft issues. These disruptions have prevented normal functioning in both houses of Parliament.…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

'Dubious claims': Congress' Jairam Ramesh hits back at Nirmala Sitharaman on taxation bill

Jairam Ramesh countered Nirmala Sitharaman's claims regarding a new taxation bill. He stated government assurances do not replace statutory safeguards for UPI. Ramesh argued that MDR charges would inevitably affect consumers and small businesses. He questioned why RBI's capacity to support UPI without charges is ignored. The bill removes zero-MDR…

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The Economic Times · Aug 6

MDR on UPI will impact businesses, not users: FM Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Sitharaman accused the opposition leader of "spreading a canard" and clarified that MDR "applies only on the merchants and not on the end users/customers," adding that the revenue would let banks and fintechs invest in infrastructure, innovation and security, benefits she said would eventually flow to all UPI users.

The Economic Times · Aug 6

FM says MDR on UPI applies to merchants, not customers; fintechs, banks will invest more on security

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated Merchant Discount Rate applies to merchants, not customers. This charge will support banks and fintech companies in infrastructure investment. A committee will decide on MDR after Parliament passes a taxation bill. The bill provides legal backing to modify the zero-MDR framework for digital payments. This…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

'Is PM seeking to dilute UPI, open digital payments sector to US businesses': Congress

Congress criticizes a new government bill concerning digital payments. The party alleges the bill could weaken UPI and favor American companies. This amendment removes the statutory guarantee for free UPI transactions. The government claims financial sustainability, but Congress disputes this assertion. The bill's passage in Lok Sabha occurred amid opposition…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Nilekani-led task force a damage control exercise by PM: Congress

Congress criticizes the government's new exam reform task force. They call it a damage control exercise by Prime Minister Modi. A previous committee's recommendations were not fully implemented by the government. The opposition alleges a lack of political will in past actions. This new task force faces similar skepticism from…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmental

Congress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant water usage for ethanol production from crops. This policy places considerable stress on India's vital water resources. Congress also points to subsidies for rice used in ethanol production. The opposition asserts that the rollout benefits producers,…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

E20 saddled middle class with inflated fuel bill, only ethanol producers benefitted: Congress

The Congress party criticizes the government's E20 petrol rollout. They allege it has increased fuel bills for middle-class Indians. Consumers are reportedly paying more for E20 fuel due to reduced mileage. Independent analysis suggests consumers spent extra billions to offset mileage losses. The opposition claims ethanol producers are the sole…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

'Insult of Constitution': Congress slams BJP for 'targeting' Muslims with bulldozer action

Congress accused BJP of targeting Muslims with bulldozer demolitions in its states. This practice is seen as an insult to the rule of law and the Constitution. A Madhya Pradesh court acquitted 11 Muslim men accused in the 2022 Khargone violence. The party demanded compensation for those whose homes were…

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