ANYAY KAAL
Congress slams govt over 'private investment plans slumping to 20-year low'
The FDI as percentage of GDP rose from 0.8% in 2004 to 1.7% in 2014 under Manmohan Singh's stewardship, Jairam Ramesh said, adding that as of 2022, it is now 1.5%.
BJP, BJD in cahoots with each other: Congress
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of a "marriage" with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJD) and questioned his party's association with the ruling BJD. Ramesh questioned why the Mahanadi and Kathajodi rivers have been poisoned under Modi Sarkar's rule and why the poorest in Odisha are being exploited through the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Ladakh at receiving end of worst of Modi govt's 'Anyay Kaal' : Jairam Ramesh
The Congress accuses the Modi government of neglecting Ladakh, alleging mistreatment and lack of representation. Jairam Ramesh highlights ongoing protests over land and water rights, criticizing the government's silence and downgrading Ladakh to a Union Territory without a legislature. He warns against corporate exploitation of Ladakh's resources, blaming the government for security compromises with China.
Narendra Modi govt 'anti-MSME', thousands of small business shut down in 10 years: Congress
Congress alleges Modi govt is 'anti-MSME', leading to small businesses shutting down. Ramesh criticizes policies favoring big corporates, demonetisation, GST issues, Chinese goods dumping, and MSME board control. MSME sector suffers under Modi's governance.
Jairam Ramesh accuses Modi government of 'Hum Do Humaare Do' policy, draining household savings to cronies
Jairam says, "In nominal price terms, the net household savings is at their lowest in five years. But the reality is that the real household savings are at their lowest since 2014 once we adjust for inflation. This means that for the entirety of the Modi Sarkar's Anyay Kaal, real house hold savings have grown at just 1.1 per cent per year."
Congress promise of Rs 400 per day national minimum wage is real '400 paar': Jairam Ramesh
The Congress has reiterated its 'Shramik Nyay' guarantees for labourers, including a national minimum wage of Rs 400 per day. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the BJP's '400 paar' slogan, which aims to change the Constitution. The Congress also promised 'Shram ka Samman' (Dignity for Labour) with a national minimum wage, including for MGNREGA.
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Spooked by anger of MSME owners, BJP attempted match-fixing in Surat LS seat: Congress
Congress alleges BJP 'match-fixing' in Surat Lok Sabha, raising concerns for democracy. BJP's Mukesh Dalal elected unopposed after rejection of Congress candidate's nomination. MSME owners and business community anger highlighted.
Congress facing problems to support candidates due to fund issues: Jairam Ramesh
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Wednesday that the party is facing difficulties in supporting its candidates in the Lok Sabha polls, mainly due to financial crunch caused by "steps taken by the central government". Addressing a press conference here, he said the party will fare very well in the polls and the opposition alliance will secure a "clear and convincing majority" despite all attempts to scuttle its progress.
Alarm bells ringing in economy, households slowly sinking into debt: Congress slams govt
The report states that this "dramatic" fall in savings is due to weak income growth, which explains why both private consumption and household investment growth have remained markedly subdued in 2023-24, Jairam Ramesh said.
LS polls 'not fair' but despite that, INDIA bloc will get clear majority: Jairam Ramesh
The Indian Congress (INC) bloc is expected to secure a clear majority in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, despite being targeted by opposition parties, according to senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. Ramesh cited the public's response to the Congress' "five nyay, 25 guarantees" as a reason for the victory. He also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for their recent remarks about the country being a "new India" and criticized Modi and Singh for diversionary tactics.
"Modi's Billionaire Raj more unequal than British Raj": Congress slams Centre over income inequality report
Jairam Ramesh said the share of national income earned by India's top 1 per cent is now at its highest historical levels and is among the highest globally. The rise of top-end inequality has been particularly pronounced between 2014 and 2023, which corresponds to the "dus saal anyay kaal' and the Modi government's policies have directly caused this perverse growth through three methods -- enrich the rich, impoverish the poor and hide the data, he said.
Farmers faced 10 years of 'anyay-kaal', Congress' 'Kisaan Nyay Guarantees' are answer: Party
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh claimed that of all the various "failures" of the Narendra Modi government, the "sheer incompetence and maliciousness" of the agriculture and farmers welfare ministry is among the most harmful and self-evident.
Lok Sabha Elections: Key issues and promises in focus as LS campaigns heat up
With the Lok Sabha polls on the horizon, parties are gearing up with promises and guarantees. PM Modi's 'Modi Ki Guarantee' and Congress' 'Nyay' guarantees are set to clash, while issues like unemployment, CAA, and farmer problems take the spotlight. The BJP's 'Viksit Bharat' vision and ideological battles promise a lively campaign.
Modi's Guarantee' vs Cong's Nyay guarantees: 10 likely issues that may shape Lok Sabha election result
With Lok Sabha elections nearing, parties flood the arena with promises, shaping the electoral narrative. From Modi's development guarantees to Congress' justice assurances, key issues like unemployment, Article 370, and farmers' concerns dominate debates. As campaigns intensify, ideological clashes and visions for India's future emerge, influencing voter sentiments in this high-stakes battleground.
Modi's campaign on guarantees will not change truth; his 'warranty' over: Congress
Congress launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of failing to fulfill promises made during his tenure. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted unmet guarantees such as job creation, farmers' income doubling, and eradication of black money. He accused Modi of open corruption, failure in Ganga river cleanup, and unsuccessful initiatives like 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' and 'Smart Cities.'
Will come out with foolproof plan to make govt recruitment transparent: Rahul Gandhi on paper leaks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed concern over the recurrent issue of paper leaks, particularly highlighting its impact on the future of students. He emphasized the need for transparency in government recruitment processes and pledged to formulate a concrete plan to address the issue.
Double-engine government guarantees 'jungle raj' in Uttar Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the double-engine government in Uttar Pradesh, calling it a 'guarantee of jungle raj'. He highlights the poor law and order situation, alleged involvement of BJP and Modi media in spreading lies, and recent cases of crimes against women. He calls for justice and Congress workers to protest in every district and every tehsil.
"Anyay-kaal": Congress' Jairam Ramesh slams Centre over rise in rejected EPF final settlement
Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary, criticized the Centre for a reported increase in rejection rates of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) final settlements, citing it as a manifestation of the "anyay kaal" (era of injustice) of the last decade. He highlighted rising rejection rates, reaching 34%, and attributed the issue to the mismanaged shift to an online claims processing system, causing stress for workers.
INDIA 'janbandhan' locked and loaded: Congress after Akhilesh joins Nyay Yatra
The INDIA janbandhan, led by Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders, is determined to combat the anyay kaal. Seat-sharing deals have been finalized. The government's response to farmers, its failures, and the farmers' movement against the government are noteworthy aspects of this coalition.
Modi govt's 'mismanagement' has set economic transformation back by 20 years: Congress
The Congress has accused the Narendra Modi government of mismanagement, reversing the progress made under Manmohan Singh's prime ministership in promoting economic growth. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed that the number of agricultural workers in India declined by 6.7 crore between 2004-05 and 2017-18, as workers shifted from low-wage agriculture to higher-wage occupations in manufacturing and services.
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to be paused from February 26-March 1; Rahul Gandhi to deliver 2 lectures at Cambridge University
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh announced that the party's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will be paused from February 26 to March 1 due to election-related meetings in Delhi. Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for misleading the country with his claims of 'Amrit Kaal'. The yatra aims to cover 6,700 km through 15 states ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
Congress releases 'Black Paper' highlighting Modi government's failures; here's what it says
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge released a document called the 'Black Paper' on Thursday, which aims to highlight the failures of the Modi government over the past 10 years. The central government had previously stated in the union budget presented on February 1 that it would release a 'White Paper' to compare the economic performance of the 10-year Congress-led UPA government with that of the 10-year BJP-led NDA government.
'Modi-made jobs famine' height of 'anyay kaal' of last 10 years: Congress
Congress accuses Prime Minister Modi of creating a "jobs famine" and perpetuating economic injustice. General Secretary Jairam Ramesh claims a renowned economist's analysis reveals worsening unemployment over the last decade. He criticizes Modi for favoring top corporations, citing Adani's significant wealth increase and alleged cronyism. Ramesh contends that even defense manufacturing benefits the Prime Minister's associates at the expense of job creation. The Congress accuses Modi of prioritizing corporate interests over public welfare, highlighting tax cuts and loan waivers as detrimental to India's economy.
India's human capital being 'systematically decimated' under Modi govt: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asserted that the Modi government is systematically eroding India's human capital by reducing expenditure on the social sector. He highlighted that the government's allocation for education and healthcare, as indicated in a report, has been consistently low over the past five years, contributing to what he referred to as an era of injustice.
Nitish's return to NDA will have no impact on oppn bloc INDIA: Jairam Ramesh
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's exit from the opposition bloc INDIA will have "absolutely no impact" on the alliance, according to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. Ramesh mocked Kumar, saying 'Aaya Kumar, Gaya Kumar', and alleged that his betrayal was masterminded by the prime minister. The Congress received a tremendous response in Kishanganj and Araria districts during their 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'. Ramesh emphasized that the yatra will not stop until people get their right to justice and criticized the 10-year rule of the BJP-led NDA government as a period of injustice. Rahul Gandhi will address mega rallies in Purnea and Ranchi.
Even children not safe in 'anyay kaal' of Modi govt: Congress on 'rise' in child rape cases
The Congress party criticized the Indian government over a report by Child rights NGO CRY, which stated that child rape cases increased by 96% from 2016 to 2022. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed that even children are not safe in the "anyay kaal" (period of injustice) under the Modi government.
140 crore Indians are living in 'anyaay kaal' imposed by BJP: Congress
"This government has mastered the art of how to shroud the reality behind the dazzle of an event. This is something we must all learn from them. The truth about the economy is that youth from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are queuing up for jobs for fighting in Israel. This is heart-wrenching," Khera told reporters.
'Tiger zinda hai': Jairam Ramesh rejects BJP's claims of 2024 being done deal
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh rejects BJP's claims of certain 2024 poll results, says 'Tiger zinda hai'. He asserts that a strong Congress is needed for a strong opposition and the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' aims to strengthen the party. Ramesh dismisses concerns about poll preparations being hampered due to Rahul Gandhi's yatra.
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi kicks off Congress' Manipur-Mumbai yatra
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has started his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Manipur. The party aims to shape the discourse leading up to the Lok Sabha elections by focusing on significant concerns like unemployment, inflation, and social justice. The Congress has emphasized that this yatra is driven by ideology rather than electoral motives.
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