Jairam Ramesh

“the party had stood firm on its stand to implement women's reservation from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections by retaining the current strength of 543 seats in LS.”

“recalling that significant laws were passed during the winter session of Parliament in 2023 despite 146 MPs being under suspension.”

“Referring to the security breach which saw two men jumping into Lok Sabha on Dec 13, 2023, Ramesh said in a post on X, “Opposition repeatedly demanded a statement from the Union Home Minister.”

“Congress issuing a whip asking its MPs to remain present in both Houses on August 10, 11 and 12.”

“recalling the suspension of 146 Opposition MPs during the 2023 Winter Session.”

“several major pieces of legislation, including the three new criminal laws, were passed with minimal Opposition presence.”

“consumers collectively spent an additional approximately Rs 88,234 crore to compensate for the lower mileage from ethanol-blended fuel”

“between April 2023 and March 2026, consumers collectively spent an additional approximately ₹88,234 crore to compensate for the lower mileage from ethanol-blended fuel”

“the government approved subsidies of more than Rs 4,000 crore for ethanol producers”

“In February he delayed a decision on BT brinjal even though India's Genetic Engineering Approval Committee had already recommended going ahead.”