Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi government for withholding lakhs of crores in coal royalties and central scheme benefits owed to Jharkhand. Ramesh questioned the Prime Minister’s silence on the matter, highlighting outstanding dues amounting to over ₹1.36 lakh crores and the denial of homes promised to 8 lakh people. He cited the stalled Mandal Dam project as another unfulfilled promise, accusing the BJP of neglecting crucial irrigation projects amid back-to-back droughts. Ramesh called on the Prime Minister to address these issues and fulfill commitments made to the state.