Congress accuses Tribal Affairs Ministry of abdicating responsibility due to ‘Modani’ pressure
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh asks if mining interests are dictating the Centre’s stance that there is no provision in the FRA requiring Gram Sabha consent to divert forest land; cites FCA rules, guidelines to challenge Ministry claim
· 9/8/2026, 3:37:54 PM· 2 min read

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh asks if mining interests are dictating the Centre’s stance that there is no provision in the FRA requiring Gram Sabha consent to divert forest land; cites FCA rules, guidelines to challenge Ministry claim
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