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India Gazette
19 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Double-engine govt in Bihar has all but given up on proposed 65 per cent reservation": Congress' Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday alleged that the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in the state has almost 'given up' on the proposed 65 per cent reservation for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs). Ramesh, who is the Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications in a post on X, said he proposed three ways out that will make the 65 Per cent reservations in government jobs and educational institutions a reality. 'The PM is in Bihar today. On the basis of the caste survey conducted by the erstwhile INDIA bloc Government in Bihar, the Bihar Government had proposed 65% reservation for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, OBCs, and EBCs. This is under challenge in the Courts. The double-engine Govt in Bihar has all but given up,' he said on X. The Rajya Sabha MP in his first step asked to make the Bihar reservations law a part of the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution and amend the Constitution to overcome the 50 per cent ceiling for reservations for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, OBCs, and EBCs. 'But there are three ways out that the INC has been demanding for long that will make the 65% reservations a reality. 1. Make the Bihar reservations law a part of the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution. This was done by the Narasimha Rao government in 1994 for protecting 69% reservations in Tamil Nadu. 2. Amend the Constitution to overcome the 50% ceiling for reservations for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, OBCs, and EBCs. This ceiling has only been imposed because of various Supreme Court judgements over the past six decades,' the Congress Rajya Sabha MP said. He further proposed to implement Article 15(5), which enables reservations for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, OBCs, and EBCs in private educational institutions also. 'Article 15(5) enables reservations for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, OBCs, and EBCs in PRIVATE educational institutions also. This has been unimplemented in the past 11 years after the Supreme Court upheld the Constitutional amendment that was introduced by Dr Mannohan Singh's government in 2006. Most definitely the INC will take up these three issues of fundamental importance to social justice and empowerment in the Monsoon session of Parliament that begins on July 21, 2025,' he added. This comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar, where he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects at Siwan. Assembly polls in the state are due in October this year. After the government decided to include caste enumeration in the upcoming decadal census, Congress has ramped up its demand for the immediate implementation of the legislation, alongside Article 15(5) to extend reservation to OBCs, Dalits, and Adivasis in private educational institutions. (ANI)
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihar elections: Congress ramps up reservation pitch ahead of PM Modi's visit; alleges NDA has ‘given up' on 65% quota push
File photo: Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Bihar to launch key development projects ahead of assembly elections, the Congress on Friday sharpened its attack on the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government, alleging that it has 'all but given up' on the proposed 65 per cent reservation for SCs, STs, OBCs and EBCs. The policy, rooted in findings from the caste survey conducted under the erstwhile INDIA-bloc, is currently under judicial review. Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh, in a post on X, proposed a three-pronged legislative approach to safeguard the reservation framework. 'The double-engine Govt in Bihar has all but given up,' Ramesh claimed. 'But there are three ways out that the INC has been demanding for long that will make the 65 per cent reservations a reality,' he added. Ramesh outlined the party's proposals. First, making the Bihar reservation law part of the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution, as was done in 1994 by the Narasimha Rao government to protect Tamil Nadu's 69 per cent quota. Second, he called for a constitutional amendment to bypass the Supreme Court-imposed 50 per cent ceiling on reservations. Third, he pushed for the implementation of Article 15(5), which allows for reservation in private educational institutions, a provision upheld by the apex court but left unimplemented for over a decade. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Confidence packed. Wrinkles left behind. Philips Garment Steamers Book Now Undo 'This has been unimplemented in the past 11 years after the Supreme Court upheld the Constitutional amendment introduced by Dr Manmohan Singh's government in 2006,' Ramesh pointed out. He further said the Congress would 'most definitely' raise these 'issues of fundamental importance to social justice and empowerment' during the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament beginning July 21. The remarks come as PM Modi is in Siwan, Bihar, where he is set to inaugurate multiple infrastructure projects, including the new Vaishali–Deoria railway line worth over Rs 400 crore and a new train service. His visit also includes stops in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, with a mass yoga event scheduled in Bhubaneswar to mark International Yoga Day. The Congress has increasingly tied its reservation pitch to the broader caste-based census framework, demanding immediate legislative action. The move signals the party's intent to double down on social justice narratives ahead of the state polls due in October. Congress leaders have also linked their call for implementing Article 15(5) to the broader agenda of extending affirmative action into the private sector for marginalised communities.
The Hindu
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Will take up demand for removal of 50% cap on quota during Monsoon session: Congress
The Congress on Friday (June 20, 2025) reiterated its demand of making the Bihar reservations law a part of the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution, amending the Constitution to overcome the 50%ceiling for reservations and implementing Article 15(5) which enables reservations for SCs, STs, OBCs, and EBCs in private educational institutions. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said most definitely the party will take up these three issues of fundamental importance to social justice and empowerment in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament. "The PM is in Bihar today. On the basis of the caste survey conducted by the erstwhile INDIA bloc Government in Bihar, the Bihar Government had proposed 65% reservation for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, OBCs, and EBCs. This is under challenge in the Courts," Mr. Ramesh said on X. The double engine government in Bihar has all but given up, he said. But there are three ways out that the Congress has been demanding for long, that will make the 65% eservations a reality, he said. Mr. Ramesh called for making the Bihar reservations law a part of the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution. This was done by the Narasimha Rao government in 1994 for protecting 69% reservations in Tamil Nadu, he said. He also called for amending the Constitution to overcome the 50% ceiling for reservations for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, OBCs, and EBCs. This ceiling has only been imposed because of various Supreme Court judgments over the past six decades, Mr. Ramesh said. "Article 15(5) enables reservations for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, OBCs, and EBCs in private educational institutions also. This has been unimplemented in the past 11 years after the Supreme Court had upheld the Constitutional amendment that was introduced by Dr. Mannohan Singh's government in 2006," he said. Most definitely the Congress will take up these three issues of fundamental importance to social justice and empowerment in the Monsoon session of Parliament that begins on July 21, 2025, Mr. Ramesh said.
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'Congenital Liar': BJP Hits Back After 'Triple Jhatka' Swipe By Congress Over Modi-Trump Phone Call
Last Updated: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said US President Donald Trump's invitation to Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir is a "setback for Indian diplomacy" Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's 'triple jhatka' swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, has triggered a social media war with the BJP accusing the senior politician of being a 'congenital liar – much like Rahul Gandhi". Addressing the phone conversation between Modi and Trump, Jairam Ramesh said the US President's invitation to Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir is a 'setback for Indian diplomacy" while the central government is 'quiet" over the issue. Field Marshall Asim Munir, the man whose inflammatory, incendiary and provocative remarks were linked directly to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attacks, is having lunch today with President Trump in the White House. Is this why President Trump abandoned the G7 Summit a day early…— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) June 18, 2025 Expressing his discontent, Ramesh said there is a world of a difference between India's note (on the phone conversation) and the note by US. 'You are saying this, he said that…then why not call an all-party meeting?" he asked. The BJP's IT cell head, Amit Malviya, rebutted his claims on the US note. 'Jairam Ramesh is a congenital liar — much like Rahul Gandhi. He is now peddling yet another falsehood, claiming that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's statement doesn't match the US readout – while dramatically waving his phone around. But here is the catch: the readout he is citing is from January 2025! And there is no official US release yet on the latest call," Malviya wrote on X. Jairam Ramesh is a congenital liar — much like Rahul is now peddling yet another falsehood, claiming that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's statement doesn't match the U.S. readout — while dramatically waving his phone here is the catch: the readout he is… — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) June 18, 2025 'The Congress and its troll army simply can't digest the fact that Prime Minister Modi told President Trump in clear terms — India neither needs nor accepts any third-party mediation. The de-escalation with Pakistan happened through DGMOs, and at Pakistan's own request, Congress must stop maligning India's firm and principled foreign policy just to feed its petty narratives," he added. 'Under Congress, India was seen as a weak, third-world country. Today, India is a rising power — a bright star in the global order. No amount of lies can dim that truth." Malviya said Ramesh is known for 'peddling fake narratives" and even people in his own party have admitted to the same. 'But this time, he has been caught with his hand in the till! Look closely till 1:40 PM — US Embassy spokesperson Christopher Elms clearly states there has been NO READOUT from the meeting. So here is the big question: If the US Embassy itself denied any readout, then where did Congress get their fake 'readout" from? Answer: They manufactured it out of thin air," he wrote in another post on X. Jairam Ramesh has long been known for peddling fake narratives — even many within his own party have admitted it openly. But this time, he has been caught with his hand in the till!Look closely till 1:40 PM — US Embassy spokesperson Christopher Elms clearly states there has… — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) June 18, 2025 Calling it a 'serious breach of diplomatic protocol", he said the Congress has actively tried to 'sabotage" India's foreign policy efforts during a critical time. 'This isn't just a lie — it is a serious breach of diplomatic protocol. Congress falsely attributed statements to a foreign government. It actively tried to sabotage India's foreign policy efforts during a critical time. This is not politics — This is sabotage. This is treason. This is the Congress party," he added. ???????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? – ???????? ???????????? ???????????????????????? ????????????????????. #PMModiAtG7 — BJP (@BJP4India) June 18, 2025 Earlier in the day, during their 35-minute conversation on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, Modi briefed Trump on Operation Sindoor and firmly conveyed the message that India has never accepted and will never accept mediation on the issues with Pakistan. Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 18, 2025, 18:47 IST News politics 'Congenital Liar': BJP Hits Back After 'Triple Jhatka' Swipe By Congress Over Modi-Trump Phone Call
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Cong explains why foreign policy received ‘triple jhatka'
Criticising PM Narendra Modi, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stressed that India has received ''triple jhatka' in foreign policy and diplomacy. Addressing the issue of PM Modi and US President Donald Trump's telephonic conversation, Ramesh asserted that Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir, whose 'provocative, incendiary, inflammatory' comments are directly linked to the Pahalgam terror attacks, has been invited for a one-on-one special lunch with President Trump. Jairam Ramesh said that it is a 'setback' for Indian diplomacy and the government is 'quiet' over the issue. 'Understand the 'triple jhatka' that the Indian foreign policy and diplomacy has received. Today, Field Marshal Asim Munir, whose provocative, incendiary, and inflammatory comments are directly linked to the Pahalgam terror attacks. 'He is today invited for a one-on-one special lunch with President Trump. This is a setback for Indian diplomacy. We are quiet about it, we have not objected to it,' Jairam Ramesh told ANI. The Congress leader said that Michael Kurilla, who is the US Central Command Head, hailed Pakistan as a 'phenomenal partner', despite India considering them as a 'phenomenal perpetrator'. 'Third, from May 10 onwards, 14 times President Trump has been claiming that he mediated a ceasefire, he used trade as an instrument, he put Pakistan and India together,' Jairam Ramesh added. Reiterating the opposition's demand for a special Parliament session, Jairam Ramesh said that whatever Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri read out regarding the 35-minute telephone conversation between PM Modi and President Trump, the Prime Minister should say the same things in Parliament. Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut took a jibe at the PM, claiming that unless President Trump posts about the talk publicly no one will believe what was conveyed during the talk. 'Modi's people are saying this, but President Trump should tweet about it and say that he takes back his words. That's what I have talked about and what I said 17 times before that I mediated (between India and Pakistan). I take back those words that Trump should say. Who will believe what PM Modi will say now?' Raut told ANI.
