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Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday slammed Narendra Modi and accused him of using divisive language on 'Hindu-Muslim and mangalsutra' and said that there is no 'lehar' (wave) but only 'zehar' (poison) in the Prime Minister's language. Ramesh said that the grand old party is fighting this election to 'save the Constituion'.

During his Odisha visit, Jairam Ramesh questioned PM Modi on BJP-BJD ties, Balasore train accident response, and Forest Conservation Amendment Act impact on tribal forest rights. He criticized BJD's support for Modi despite official opposition.

Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi for wealth transfer, affecting India's household savings. Real savings hit lowest levels since 2014. Economic disparities widened, with top 1% owning 40% of wealth, reminiscent of colonial times, fueling economic concerns.

Radhika Khera, who was a former spokesperson for the Congress, made shocking accusations against the party as she clarified her choice to step down from its main membership on Sunday. Addressing a media briefing, Radhika claimed that the Congress began to "hate her' after she visited the Ayodhya Ram Temple and was reprimanded for sharing videos or photos of the grand temple.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify his stance on removing the 50% reservation limit for scheduled castes (SCs), scheduled tribes (STs), and other backward classes (OBCs). Ramesh emphasised that the Congress manifesto, titled 'Nyay Patra,' pledges to increase the reservation limit, deeming it essential for these communities to fully realize their rights.

jairam ramesh announced candidate finalization for Amethi and Rae Bareli. Congress not afraid to field Rahul and Priyanka. Speculations on their constituencies. Varun Gandhi considered for Rae Bareli against Priyanka.

In a post on X, Jairam said, "More than 40% of the wealth created in the country from 2012 to 2021 has gone to just 1 per cent of the population. About 64% of the total goods and services tax (GST) in the country comes from the poor, lower middle class and middle class."

Jairam Ramesh mentions Elon Musk delaying India trip due to Tesla commitments. Musk faces challenges with Tesla's Model 2 and anticipates announcing investments in India. Previous meetings with PM Modi noted.

Congress dissociated itself from chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda's comments on inheritance tax and said his remarks were being sensationalised by the media to create a controversy. The party made it clear that it had no plan whatsoever to introduce inheritance tax and reminded that former PM Rajiv Gandhi had abolished estate duty in 1985.

The Congress accused the BJP of forgetting its pledge to raise funds for women in the 'Ladli Behna Scheme' in Madhya Pradesh. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned if 'Modi ki Guarantee' is just an empty promise. Ramesh raised these concerns ahead of Prime Minister Modi's campaign in Madhya Pradesh. Why have consecutive BJP governments in Madhya Pradesh failed to provide Adivasi communities with their rights, Ramesh asked.

"Sam Pitroda has been a mentor, friend, philosopher, and guide to many across the world, including me. He has made numerous, enduring contributions to India's developments. He is president of the Indian Overseas Congress. Mr Pitroda expresses his opinions freely on issues he feels strongly about. Surely, in a democracy an individual is at liberty to discuss, express, and debate his personal views," Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a post on x.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, originally set to campaign at the INDIA bloc's 'Ulgulan Rally' in Jharkhand's Ranchi, will not be able to attend due to sudden illness, as per senior party leader Jairam Ramesh. However, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge​​ will be present at the Ranchi rally. In a surprising move, PM Sudhakaran, the general secretary of the Wayanad District Congress Committee, has resigned from the party to join the BJP today.

Congress and leaders like Kapil Sibal and Jairam Ramesh condemn Nirmala Sitharaman's proposal to reintroduce electoral bonds, emphasizing concerns over transparency and potential corruption in election funding, while expressing hope for a change in the prevailing corrupt system.

Jairam Ramesh criticizes Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for betraying Congress after benefiting from the party's support. He highlights Congress's focus on unity and diversity, contrasting it with BJP's push for uniformity.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigned in Madhya Pradesh, the Congress raised concerns on Sunday regarding the disappearance of the Mahakal Lok corruption probe and the high crime rate against Dalits in the BJP-ruled state. Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh questioned the PM's party on its history of delivering justice to tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh.