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Politics
Jairam Ramesh Weighs in on Student Protests and India’s Political Mood
✍️ Frontline Magazine
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 07:40 PM
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Former minister Jairam Ramesh spoke on Frontline Magazine’s SpeakEasy podcast about the surge of student protests, the role of Prime Minister Modi, and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, offering insights into the current political climate.
Former environment minister Jairam Ramesh appeared on the SpeakEasy podcast hosted by Frontline Magazine to discuss the growing wave of student protests across India.
Ramesh highlighted the main grievances cited by students, including concerns over educational reforms, job prospects, and perceived political interference in academia.
He also weighed in on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent policy initiatives, noting both support and criticism from various quarters, and commented on Rahul Gandhi’s attempts to galvanise opposition support amid the protests.
Concluding the interview, Ramesh described the current political mood as one of heightened polarization, urging leaders to engage constructively with the youth to address their concerns.
Ramesh highlighted the main grievances cited by students, including concerns over educational reforms, job prospects, and perceived political interference in academia.
He also weighed in on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent policy initiatives, noting both support and criticism from various quarters, and commented on Rahul Gandhi’s attempts to galvanise opposition support amid the protests.
Concluding the interview, Ramesh described the current political mood as one of heightened polarization, urging leaders to engage constructively with the youth to address their concerns.