#Jairam Ramesh

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पीएम मोदी के वायनाड दौरे पर जयराम रमेश का बड़ा तंज, कहा, अच्छा होगा अगर आप मणिपुर भी जाएं

Delhi News: प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के वायनाड दौरे पर शनिवार को कांग्रेस ने प्रतिक्रिया दी। पार्टी महासचिव जयराम रमेश ने कहा कि वायनाड में भूस्खलन से करीब 300 लोगों की मौत हो गई। हमारी मांग थी कि इस घटना को राष्ट्रीय आपदा घोषित किया जाए। आज प्रधानमंत्री ने वायनाड का दौरा किया है। अच्छा होगा अगर वह मणिपुर भी जाएं। ‘जनता के मुद्दों को नहीं सुन रही सरकार’ कांग्रेस सासंद रमेश ने कहा, “बजट से…

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"Look At The Irony": Prashant Kishor Party's Fact-Check As BJP Rumours Swirl

Social media is abuzz with a screenshot claiming that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed poll strategist and politician Prashant Kishor as their national spokesperson. Prashant Kishor's party, Jan Suraaj, has issued a statement saying that the so-called BJP letter is fake.

Prashant Kishor's party also hit out at the Congress, accusing its leader Jairam Ramesh of sharing the fake image. On its official X handle, Jan Suraaj shared a screenshot that they claimed proved that the document was shared by the senior Congress leader on WhatsApp.

"Look at the irony! Congress, Rahul Gandhi You all talk about fake news and claim to be the victims. Now see yourself how the head of Communications of Congress Party, Jairam Ramesh, apparently a senior leader, is personally circulating a fake document," the party said in the post.

The image shows a BJP letterhead claiming that party president JP Nadda has appointed Prashant Kishor as the party's national spokesperson. It was shared by several users on X and Facebook.

The image went viral after Mr Kishor predicted a victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP in an exclusive interview with NDTV on Tuesday.

Mr Kishor, who had worked with PM Modi and the BJP during the 2014 polls, said that the BJP's tally in this election may hover around its 2019 score of 303 or better than it. He also credited the ruling party with shifting the election discourse from merely crossing the half-way mark to winning 370 seats in the Lok Sabha.

"In the last three-four months, the discussion has centred around '370' and '400 paar'. Consider it a BJP strategy or Opposition's weakness, but the BJP has entirely shifted the goalpost from 272 to 370. This has benefitted the BJP. Now, no one is saying Modi ji will lose, they are saying they may not get 370 seats," said the poll strategist.

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If nothing to hide, why is govt running away from JPC probe into Adani issue: Jairam Ramesh

Reacting to Shah's reported remarks, Ramesh said, "If they do not have anything to hide, why are they running away from a Joint Parliamentary Committee (probe)."

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday alleged that the Centre was "running away" from a JPC probe into the Adani-Hindenburg issue and said such an investigation be allowed if the government has nothing to hide in the matter.

The Congress' attack on the government came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah's reported remarks that there is nothing for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hide or be afraid of in the matter.

Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said he has written to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das and SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch for an impartial probe into the Adani issue.

Reacting to Shah's reported remarks, Ramesh said, "If they do not have anything to hide, why are they running away from a Joint Parliamentary Committee (probe)."

"They do not even allow us to raise the demand of the JPC in Parliament. When our leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge ji, raised the demand for JPC, their remarks were expunged," Ramesh said.

If there is nothing to hide, the government should allow a JPC, he stressed.

His remarks came a day after the Centre agreed to the Supreme Court's proposal to set up a panel of experts to look into strengthening the regulatory mechanisms for the stock market in the wake of the recent Adani group shares crash triggered by Hindenburg Research's fraud allegations.

Saying it has no objection to constituting the panel, the Centre, at the same time, stressed that market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and other statutory bodies are "fully equipped", not only regime wise, but otherwise also to deal with the situation.

Ramesh said it is important to look at the petition that had been filed in the court which he claimed was basically against Hindenburg research. Investigation should be against Adani and its ties with the government, Ramesh said.

Ramesh said he would, however, also make it clear that the Congress is in favour of private investments and they need to be encouraged.

"We have always said we are in favour of entrepreneurship and that is the way forward for economic development. We are against blind privatisation and selling of PSUs," he said.

The Congress is in favour of liberalisation, but this should be on the basis of rules and institutions which should function independently so that the rules can be applied in an impartial and transparent manner.

Our fight is against crony capitalism, he asserted.

"We will not be cowed down, we will keep raising our voice," he said. He also claimed that all Opposition parties are on the same page in demanding a JPC probe into the Adani issue.

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'Such clarity on census delayed for over three years': Congress on Amit Shah

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took a jibe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Congress on Sunday (August 25, 2024) took a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks that an announcement on a census would be made once it was finalised, saying “such clarity on a census that has already been delayed for over three years”. The Opposition party’s remarks came a…

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BRS leader Kavitha calls Congress arrogant, Jairam Ramesh asks her to worry about ED instead

The Congress shot back with its general secretary Jairam Ramesh advising her to instead worry about the Enforcement Directorate and jail.

NEW DELHI: The rift in the Opposition was out in the open on Thursday after Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha slammed the Congress saying it had been reduced to a big regional party, adding it should shed arrogance and face reality.

The Congress shot back with its general secretary Jairam Ramesh advising her to instead worry about the Enforcement Directorate and jail. “Kavitha should worry about ED and jail,” Ramesh told The New Indian Express, alluding to her consent to appear before the federal probe agency on Saturday for questioning in connection with the Delhi liquor policy scam.

Kavitha, daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, however, urged Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and AICC general secretary K C Venugopal to send party representatives to the protest she is scheduled to hold on Friday at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the upcoming session of Parliament. While over 6,000 people are expected to participate, 18 political parties will join Friday’s protest.

Kavitha said the Congress should ‘understand the ground reality’ and join hands with strong regional parties to defeat the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. “Congress is no longer a national party but just a big regional party. It should shed its arrogance,” she said. She, however, hailed former Congress president Sonia Gandhi for supporting the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament in 2010. “Though it was a coalition government, Soniaji got the bill to the Rajya Sabha,” said Kavitha.

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PM Modi making plans to travel within country, abroad but ‘studiously avoiding’ Manipur, says Congress

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh. | Photo Credit: ANI The Congress on Saturday (September 14, 2024) slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Manipur situation and said he continues to make plans to travel in other parts of the country and abroad, but “studiously avoiding” a visit to the “most troubled state”. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that on May 3,…

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After LS poll results ties between PM RSS have nosedived: Congress | Politics News

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (Photo: PTI) 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 07 2024 | 12:35 AM IST The Congress took a swipe at the ruling BJP on Friday over RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s reported remarks that “people will decide whether we will become the god or not”, claiming that after the Lok Sabha poll results, the relations between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Sangh have “nosedived”. The opposition party also claimed that with each passing week, the lifespan of this government is getting shortened. “After June 4, 2024, relations between the non-biological PM and RSS have nosedived — and they continue to be in turbulence. At an event in Pune … the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat rebuked the PM for his claim to non biological origins, saying ‘Whether we will become God or not, people will decide. We should not proclaim that we have become God’,” Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X.   With each passing week, the lifespan of this government is getting shortened, he claimed. Ramesh tagged a media report that quoted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief as making the remarks. Bhagwat was speaking at an event to mark the centenary year of Shankar Dinkar Kane (popularly known as Bhaiyyaji), who worked in Manipur, focused on children’s education until 1971, brought students to Maharashtra and arranged for their stay. After the Lok Sabha poll results, Bhagwat had expressed concern over peace eluding ethnic strife-torn Manipur even after a year, criticised the common discourse during the election and called for moving on instead of unnecessary talks on what and how of the polls after they were over and the results out. The opposition leaders had seized on his remarks to take a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Modi. Ramesh had said, “If not the ‘one-third’ Prime Minister’s conscience or the repeated demands of the people of Manipur, perhaps Mr Bhagwat can prevail upon the former RSS office-bearer to go to Manipur. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) First Published: Sep 07 2024 | 12:35 AM IST Source link via The Novum Times

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Hindenburg news: Congress demands Centre to ‘eliminate all conflicts…’; TMC asks ‘will CBI, ED file cases?’ - Notice Global Online https://www.merchant-business.com/hindenburg-news-congress-demands-centre-to-eliminate-all-conflicts-tmc-asks-will-cbi-ed-file-cases/?feed_id=161998&_unique_id=66b83d21e1841 #GLOBAL - BLOGGER BLOGGER Hours after US short-seller Hindenburg Research levelled allegations against Sebi chairperson Madhabi Buch, the Congress on Saturday asked the Central government to immediately eliminate all conflicts of interest in the regulator’s investigation of the Adani Group.Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, in an official statement, said the Sebi’s “strange reluctance” to investigate the “Adani mega scam” has been long noted, not least by the Supreme Court’s Expert Committee.“Under public pressure, after the Adani horse had bolted, SEBI’s board reintroduced stricter reporting rules on 28 June 2023. It told the Supreme Court’s Expert Committee on 25 August 2023 that it was investigating 13 suspicious transactions. Yet the investigations never bore fruit,” the Congress leader added.He stated that Hindenburg Research’s revelations on Saturday indicate that Buch and her husband invested in the same offshore funds based in Bermuda and Mauritius, where “Vinod Adani and his close associates, Chang Chung-Ling and Nasser Ali Shahban Ahli, had also invested money obtained from the over-invoicing of power equipment.”“The government must act immediately to eliminate all conflicts of interest in the SEBI investigation of Adani. The fact is that the seeming complicity of the highest officials of the land can only be resolved by setting up a JPC (joint parliamentary committee) to investigate the full scope of the Adani mega scam,” he said.Similarly, Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra also said, “crony capitalism is at its finest”. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Moitra wrote, “In true Adani style – even SEBI Chairman is investor in his group.”“Crony Capitalism at its finest. @CBiHeadquarters&@Dir_ED – will you be filing POCA and PMLA cases or not?” she asked.Google News What does Hindenburg’s new report say?Hindenburg Research has released an exclusive new report implicating SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch in the ‘Adani money siphoning scandal.’ This report follows more than a year after Hindenburg first accused the Adani Group of insider trading and other stock market violations—allegations consistently denied by the conglomerate led by Gautam Adani.The latest report highlights an offshore Mauritius fund called IPE Plus Fund, reportedly established by Vinod Adani through India Infoline. It also references the Bermuda-based Global Dynamic Opportunities Fund, which invested in IPE Plus Fund 1. Vinod Adani, a Dubai-based businessman and the elder brother of Gautam Adani, is still connected to the Adani Group.“We had previously noted Adani’s total confidence in continuing to operate without the risk of serious regulatory intervention, suggesting that this may be explained through his relationship with the SEBI Chairperson. What we hadn’t realized: the current SEBI Chairperson and her husband, Dhaval Buch, had hidden stakes in the exact same obscure offshore Bermuda and Mauritius funds, found in the same complex nested structure, used by Vinod Adani,” the report said.Google News What did Hindenburg’s previous report say?Last January, Hindenburg Research, known for shorting companies like electric truck maker Nikola Corp and Twitter (now X), accused the Adani Group of orchestrating “the largest con in corporate history.” The report claimed that the conglomerate used a complex network of offshore companies in tax havens to inflate revenues and manipulate stock prices while accumulating significant debt.Despite the Adani Group’s strong denial of these accusations, the report caused a sharp decline in the group’s stock prices, erasing over USD 150 billion in market value across its 10 listed companies at their lowest point.

However, most of these companies have since recovered their losses.Following the Hindenburg report, the Supreme Court of India directed the market regulator SEBI to investigate and formed an expert panel to examine potential regulatory lapses. The panel did not issue any negative findings against Adani, and the Supreme Court concluded that no additional investigations were necessary beyond SEBI’s ongoing inquiry.SEBI informed the Supreme Court-appointed panel that it was investigating 13 opaque offshore entities holding between 14% and 20% in five publicly traded stocks of the conglomerate. It remains unclear if these two ongoing investigations have since been completed.(With inputs from agencies)Catch all the Budget News , Business News , Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates.MoreLess“Congress criticied SEBI’s reluctance to investigate the Adani Group, despite ongoing probes into suspicious transactions. Hindenburg’s new report implicates SEBI Chairperson Buch in the Adani money siphoning scandal…”Source Link: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/hindenburg-news-congress-centre-eliminate-all-conflicts-tmc-asks-will-cbi-ed-file-cases-sebi-madhabi-buch-adani-11723337263358.html http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/9100831954_fffef93ae3_o.jpg Hours after US short-seller Hindenburg Research levelled allegations against Sebi chairperson Madhabi Buch, the Congress on Saturday asked the Central government to immediately eliminate all conflicts of interest in the regulator’s investigation of the Adani Group. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, in an official statement, said the Sebi’s “strange reluctance” to investigate the “Adani mega … Read More

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मोदी-अदाणी स्कैम की ही तरह चुनावी बॉन्ड स्कैम भी एक बड़ा स्कैम; जयराम रमेश ने ईडी को बताया एक्सटोर्शन निदेशालय

मोदी-अदाणी स्कैम की ही तरह चुनावी बॉन्ड स्कैम भी एक बड़ा स्कैम; जयराम रमेश ने ईडी को बताया एक्सटोर्शन निदेशालय

Electoral bond Scam: लोकसभा चुनाव से पहले कांग्रेस ने भाजपा को चुनावी बॉन्ड को लेकर घेरा है। कांग्रेस नेता जयराम रमेश ने चुनावी बॉन्ड स्कैम को एक बड़ा स्कैम बताया है। इसी के साथ उन्होंने भाजपा पर ध्रुवीकरण की रणनीति करने का आरोप लगाया है। चुनावी बॉन्ड एक बड़ा स्कैम जयराम रमेश ने कहा, “हमने 25 गारंटी दी है। भाजपा ध्रुवीकरण और भेदभाव की रणनीति का उपयोग कर रही है। मोदी-अदाणी स्कैम की ही तरह चुनावी…

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Environment ignored in considering sites for Nicobar infrastructure project: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. File | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar The Environment Ministry’s go-ahead to the ₹72,000 crore infrastructure project in the Nicobar islands had not considered the “least environmentally destructive” site at Campbell Bay. This despite an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) pointing out that the project location had been chosen purely on technical and financial…

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Hindenburg company alleges sensationalism against SEBI chief

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has said that the Hindenburg thesis is shocking. Hindenburg is a famous US based investment research firm. The agency regularly investigates and publishes reports on financial and governance irregularities in the world’s largest corporations. Its reports are believed to play an important role in exposing fraud and protecting investors. In this situation,…

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Government of India Lifts 58-Year Ban on Civil Servants Associating with RSS

The Indian government has lifted a 58-year ban, through a fresh office memorandum, that prevented civil servants and bureaucrats from joining or associating with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its activities alleged senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. Jairam Ramesh, a Member of Parliament (MP), affiliated with the opposition Indian National Congress posted a picture on his X…

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भाजपा को छापे पड़ने वाली और जिनको काम मिला उन कंपनियों से मिला चंदा, जयराम रमेश बोले, यह चंदा दो धंधा लो स्कीम

भाजपा को छापे पड़ने वाली और जिनको काम मिला उन कंपनियों से मिला चंदा, जयराम रमेश बोले, यह चंदा दो धंधा लो स्कीम

Delhi News: चुनाव आयोग अपनी वेबसाइट पर चुनावी बॉन्ड से जुड़ा डेटा अपलोड करने के बाद कांग्रेस पार्टी की इस प्रतिक्रिया आई है। कांग्रेस महासचिव संचार प्रभारी जयराम रमेश ने एक बयान जारी किया है। बयान में का गया है, “इलेक्टोरल बॉन्�� से जुड़ी जानकारी सामने आने के बाद यह पहला विश्लेषण है जिसे एसबीआई ने चुनाव के बाद तक स्थगित करने के कई हफ़्तों के प्रयास के बाद कल रात सार्वजनिक किया: 1,300 से अधिक…

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Congress Sees Echoes of Its Promises in Budget 2024

As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the first Budget of the third Narendra Modi government, the Congress party quickly drew parallels between the budget’s provisions and promises made in its Lok Sabha election manifesto.

Internship Scheme and “Pehli Naukri Pakki”

One of the most notable announcements was the government’s plan to offer internships to 1 crore youth in 500 top companies over the next five years. This scheme, along with three employment-linked schemes, caught the Congress’s attention for its similarities to their own manifesto promises.

The Congress had proposed a “Right to Apprenticeship Programme,” famously branded as “pehli naukri pakki” (guaranteed first job). This program aimed to provide a one-year apprenticeship with either a private or public sector company to every diploma holder or college graduate under the age of 25, ensuring them an annual income of Rs 1 lakh. According to the Congress, this initiative would impart skills, enhance employability, and open doors to full-time job opportunities for millions of young people.

Reacting to Sitharaman’s announcement, Congress communications head Jairam Ramesh remarked, “The Finance Minister has taken a leaf out of the INC’s Nyay Patra 2024. However, the scheme is designed to grab headlines with its ambitious target of 1 crore internships, rather than offering a guaranteed program for all diploma holders and graduates as envisioned by the Indian National Congress.”

Employment Incentives

The Congress had also promised to reform the production-linked incentives (PLI) scheme to target sectors capable of creating thousands of jobs and introduce a new employment-linked incentive (ELI) scheme for corporates. This scheme aimed to provide tax credits for additional hiring.

In response, the Budget outlined three employment-linked schemes:

A scheme providing one month’s wage to new entrants in the workforce across all sectors.

Incentives for additional employment in the manufacturing sector, particularly for first-time hires.

Reimbursement of up to Rs 3,000 per month for two years towards EPFO contributions for additional employees earning up to Rs 1 lakh per month.

Sitharaman stated that these schemes are expected to benefit 30 lakh youth and their employers.

Women’s Hostels and Angel Tax

The Congress manifesto had also promised to double the number of working women hostels across the country, with at least one Savitribai Phule Hostel in each district. The Budget’s mention of setting up working women hostels in partnership with state governments aligns with this promise.

Additionally, the Congress had pledged to eliminate “angel tax” and other burdensome tax schemes that hinder investment in new companies and start-ups. Sitharaman’s Budget included a proposal to abolish angel tax for all classes of investors, reflecting this aspect of the Congress’s manifesto.

Strategic Mining Program

Another area where the Congress saw alignment was in the strategic mining program. The Congress manifesto had promised to explore and mine rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to increase mining’s share in GDP to 5% and create 1.5 crore jobs in mineral-rich states. Sitharaman’s announcement of a critical mineral mission for domestic exploration, recycling, and overseas acquisition echoed this commitment.

Conclusion

While the Congress has noted several parallels between its manifesto promises and the Budget’s provisions, it remains to be seen how these plans will unfold in practice. The party’s reactions highlight their ongoing critique of the Modi government’s policies and their aim to showcase the relevance of their own proposed initiatives.

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BJP Prioritizes Ideology Over National Interest: Opposition Reacts to Lifting Ban on Government Employees in RSS

The recent central government order lifting the long-standing ban on government employees participating in RSS activities has ignited a political firestorm. Ahead of the Budget Session of the Lok Sabha, this move has been met with sharp criticism from opposition parties, while the RSS and BJP have staunchly defended it.

The Controversial Order

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pension issued an order lifting the ban on government employees engaging in RSS activities. This ban, initially imposed in 1966, was deemed “unconstitutional” by the RSS and BJP, who argue that it should never have been implemented.

Silence from Allies

Allies such as the Janata Dal (United) and Rashtriya Lok Dal have remained silent on the matter. JD(U) national spokesperson K C Tyagi refused to comment, while RLD national spokesperson Mohammad Islam indicated he would discuss the issue within the party before making any statements.

Opposition’s Outcry

The opposition, however, has not held back. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh took to social media to highlight the order, pointing out the historical context of the ban, which was reinforced in 1966 despite assurances from the RSS after Gandhi’s assassination. Ramesh criticized the government, noting the recent strain in relations between the Modi administration and the RSS.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the order, stating it threatens India’s integrity and unity. He emphasized that the RSS has historically refused to accept the Constitution, national flag, and national anthem, making it incompatible with civil service duties.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed concerns about the potential bias in government agencies, stating that the order allows officials to overtly display their RSS affiliations. She criticized the BJP for prioritizing ideological interests over national interests.

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien voiced his disappointment, while BSP president Mayawati accused the government of appeasing the RSS for political gains, calling the order politically motivated and against national interests.

Defending the Decision

In contrast, the RSS and BJP defended the lifting of the ban. RSS publicity in-charge Sunil Ambekar argued that the Sangh has been a constructive force in nation-building and disaster response, making the ban unjustified. He claimed that the decision strengthens India’s democratic system.

BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya echoed these sentiments, calling the original 1966 ban unconstitutional. He highlighted the historical context of the ban following a massive anti-cow-slaughter protest and noted that even Indira Gandhi had considered lifting the ban in 1977 for political support.

Conclusion

As the debate rages on, the central government’s decision to lift the ban on government employees participating in RSS activities continues to polarize political opinions. While the RSS and BJP see it as a correction of historical wrongs, the opposition views it as a dangerous blending of state and ideology that undermines national interests.