Jairam Ramesh makes baseless statements: Giriraj Singh slams Congress

IANS May 20, 2025 431 views

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has launched a strong rebuttal against Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's criticism of the government's counter-terrorism diplomacy. Singh firmly defended the Modi government's approach, calling out opposition leaders for politicizing national security efforts. He emphasized the government's commitment to exposing Pakistan's role in terrorism and maintaining a robust international strategy. The minister also took aim at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of prioritizing vote-bank politics over national security concerns.

"Pakistan is a terrorist state. It shelters and supports terrorism." - Giriraj Singh
Jairam Ramesh makes baseless statements: Giriraj Singh slams Congress
New Delhi, May 20: Union Minister Giriraj Singh has hit back at Congress leader Jairam Ramesh over his criticism of the Centre’s multi-party global outreach on counter-terrorism, stating that leaders like him only see politics in the anti-terror effort and make baseless statements.

Key Points

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Giriraj Singh rejects Jairam Ramesh's critique of multi-party global outreach

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Calls out Congress leaders for making baseless political statements

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Highlights Modi government's commitment to eliminating terrorism

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Criticizes Mamata Banerjee's stance on Bangladeshi infiltrators

Speaking to IANS, Giriraj Singh stated, “Whether it is Jairam Ramesh, Kharge ji, or Rahul Gandhi, commenting on them is not appropriate because they make baseless statements. Today, Pakistan is being exposed across the world, and that is exactly what needs to be done. If Jairam Ramesh sees politics in this effort, then so be it.”

He reiterated the Indian government’s commitment to countering terrorism, referencing ongoing efforts like Operation Sindoor.

The Minister noted, “Pakistan is a terrorist state. It shelters and supports terrorism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear, the goal is to eliminate terrorism and terrorists. Operation Sindoor is part of that mission. It hasn’t stopped yet.”

Highlighting Pakistan’s aggression, Singh added, “When Pakistan attacks civilian areas, and then cries before the world, we have the right to tell the truth globally, that we are targeting terrorism, not civilians.”

On Sunday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, talking about the names of MPs selected for the delegations, said it was "cheap politics" and the government was indulging in “politicisation” by not including all the names recommended by the Opposition for the all-party parliamentary delegation. He also took a shot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of abusing the Congress on foreign soil and then taking the party’s help to put points across to the same nations.

Giriraj Singh also responded sharply to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s past remarks on Bangladeshi infiltrators, accusing her of prioritising vote-bank politics over national security.

“Mamata Didi boldly says, ‘Who will remove Bangladeshi infiltrators while I’m here?’ Her idea of nationalism seems tied to her vote bank. Her politics revolves around protecting infiltrators, and that’s the extent of it,” he said.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Finally, someone calling out Pakistan's double game! For decades they've sheltered terrorists while playing victim. Operation Sindoor is necessary - we can't keep turning the other cheek. Jairam Ramesh should focus on national interest, not petty politics. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I support strong action against terrorism, Giriraj Singh's language could be more diplomatic. Calling Pakistan a "terrorist state" publicly might escalate tensions. We need firm but measured responses. Also, why can't our politicians debate policies without personal attacks?
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Amit S.
The Bangladeshi infiltration issue is serious yaar! Mamata Didi's stance is worrying. Security should come before vote bank politics. But at the same time, we need humane solutions - many migrants are economic refugees fleeing poverty.
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Sunita R.
Enough of this political blame game! Whether it's BJP or Congress, they're all the same when it comes to border issues. We common citizens just want peace and security. Instead of shouting matches, give us concrete solutions!
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Vikram J.
Operation Sindoor is showing results - Pakistan is getting isolated globally. But we must be careful not to become like them. Our strength is in our democracy and rule of law. Jairam Ramesh may be wrong here, but opposition voices are important for checks and balances.
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Neha P.
Why is everything about Pakistan? What about China's aggression at LAC? We need balanced foreign policy that addresses all threats, not just focus on one neighbor while ignoring others. Modi government should be more consistent in its approach.

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