Jairam Ramesh
IndiapoliticianMaleb. 19547.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Jairam Ramesh is an Indian politician and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress party. Known for his articulate speeches and strategic thinking, he has held various roles within the party and the government, including Minister of State for Environment and Forests. Ramesh is recognized for his focus on environmental issues and economic policy, and he has been a vocal critic of rival political parties. Recently, he was in the news for commenting on the Delhi election results, attributing the defeat of the Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal to mismanagement and scams, positioning the outcome as a referendum on Kejriwal's governance.
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Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh demanded that Pradhan be sacked.
'Throwing dust in people's eyes': Congress after transfer of CBSE officers amid OSM row; calls for sacking Dharmendra Pradhan | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-02
Jairam Ramesh is the Congress general secretary in-charge communications who criticized the India-US trade agreement.
'Abki baar Trump se haar': Congress targets Centre over Trump tariffs; slams India-US trade deal | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-22
Jairam Ramesh has criticized the government and called for a clearer explanation regarding Modi's mention in the documents.
এপস্টেইনের নথিতে মোদির নাম: ভারত সরকারের দাবি ‘ভিত্তিহীন’, বিরোধীদের মতে ‘জাতীয় লজ্জা’
Bangladesh· 2026-02-01
Jairam Ramesh criticized the India–EU FTA, calling it the biggest trade opening India has given to any trade partner.
'Angoor khate hai': Piyush Goyal rips into 'negative mindset' of Congress; pans UPA-era FTA deals | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-30Jairam Ramesh alleged that despite the fresh directive, 'the Aravallis are not being saved, but are being sold out.'
'Bogus attempt at damage control': Congress slams Centre's new order on Aravalli; attacks '100m+' hill definition | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-24
Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP of rewriting history and ignoring contributions made before 2014.
SHANTI, but not quiet: How India is rewriting rules of nuclear energy | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-19
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh called the session a 'pollution session'.
Parliament Winter Session concludes: Inside the 19 days of turbulence — key bills passed, debates missed | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-19
Jairam Ramesh is a Congress spokesman who questioned the government's handling of the Nehru papers.
Why have 51 cartons of Nehru papers taken back by ‘family’ in 2008 not been returned, Centre asks Congress | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-18
Jairam Ramesh is also set to attend the Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan.
'Real agenda clear': BJP alleges 'Congress wants to eliminate PM Modi'; flags ‘abusive language’ at ‘vote theft’ rally | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-14
Jairam Ramesh stated that the situation was an insult to the House.
'Insult to the House': Rajya Sabha adjourned briefly as no Cabinet minister was present; opposition reacts | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-12
Jairam Ramesh is the Congress spokesman who accused Rajnath Singh of spreading falsehoods.
Congress cites Maniben’s diary, seeks apology from Rajnath | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-06
Jairam Ramesh said that 'the two LoPs have not been invited' for the event.
'Everyone has their own conscience': Cong vs Tharoor flares up again; this time over Putin dinner invite | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-05
Jairam Ramesh criticized Jagdeep Dhankhar's silence since his resignation.
'My recent past is proof': Ex-VP Dhankhar's cryptic remarks raise eyebrows; first public speech since resignation | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-21
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the report 'a severe setback' to Indian diplomacy.
Why did a US report say Pakistan achieved ‘military success’ over India?India· 2025-11-21Congress spokesman Jairam Ramesh claimed 'Gurudev' had himself sought adoption of two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' as the national song.
PM attacks Congress: Key verses of Vande Mataram dropped in 1937 | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-07
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the BJP-led central government regarding the inclusion of Pakistan in a US missile deal.
'How quickly diplomatic climate changes': Congress reacts to Pak's inclusion in US AIM-120 missile deal; takes shot at CentreIndia· 2025-10-08Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated that his party has long argued that the GST has been a 'Growth Suppressing Tax'.
PM Modi's address to nation: NDA hails 'GST Bachat Utsav'; opposition calls it a 'band-aid' fix | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-21
Jairam Ramesh announced that the opposition had stood united during the voting.
VP election: NDA's CP Radhakrishnan elected with more-than-expected margin | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-09
Jairam Ramesh asserted that all 315 INDIA bloc MPs were in attendance for the vote.
Cross-voting in VP election? Radhakrishnan's victory margin puts question mark on opposition's unity | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-09
Jairam Ramesh seized on the episode surrounding Dhankhar's resignation to suggest something serious occurred.
VP polls: NDA's CP Radhakrishnan vs INDIA bloc's B Sudershan Reddy - What’s happened so far, who has edge? | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-08
Jairam Ramesh defended Rahul Gandhi's statements regarding the election commission on social media.
Rahul hits back at EC, says it's helping BJP steal votes | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-18
Jairam Ramesh wrote to the ECI regarding discussions over the electoral rolls' revision.
Rahul Gandhi, others briefly detained at New Delhi protest against Bihar electoral roll, ‘vote theft’ - World
Pakistan· 2025-08-11
Jairam Ramesh wrote to the Election Commission regarding the electoral roll issues.
Rahul Gandhi, others detained at New Delhi protest against controversial electoral roll: local media - WorldPakistan· 2025-08-11Congress MP Jairam Ramesh sharply criticizes PM Modi's friendship with Trump.
Tariff threat: Congress’s ‘dost dost na raha’ swipe at PM Modi; mocks ‘Howdy Modi’, ‘Namaste Trump’ events | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-05Jairam Ramesh criticized Modi's foreign policy and questioned the Prime Minister's relationship with Trump.
'Why is Modi afraid': Congress takes shot at PM over Donald Trump's latest threat; pans Centre's foreign policy | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-04
Jairam Ramesh accused the Modi government of following a strategy of 'DDLJ' to avoid answering tough questions on the Galwan clash.
China claim row: Congress questions SC, takes 'DDLJ' jab at Centre; BJP calls Rahul Gandhi 'anti-national' | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-04
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called him 'the pivotal figure' who led the movement for the creation of Jharkhand.
India tribal icon has died, aged 81
United Kingdom· 2025-08-04
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed a 'paramilitary takeover' after security personnel reportedly blocked MPs from entering the well of the House.
Bihar SIR: Over 65 lakh voters not included in draft rolls; Patna, East Champaran, Madhubani top list | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-01
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh questioned over India-US friendship and reiterated his 'Operation Sindoor' jab.
'Big blow': Chidambaram's jibe at PM Modi after Trump’s 25% tariff move; asks what happened to MIGA + MAGA? | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-31
Jairam Ramesh is a Congress leader who criticized the Prime Minister for not being present in the Rajya Sabha during the debate.
'Insult' vs 'irony': Fiery end to Operation Sindoor debate as Mallikarjun Kharge, Amit Shah trade barbs over opposition's demand for PM Modi's presence | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-30