Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Monday urged the government to allow operation of road and air transport, saying it was the only way economic and commercial activities can effectively resume.
He also welcomed the government’s decision to start select inter-state train services.
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“We welcome the decision of the government to cautiously start operation of inter state passenger trains. The same modest opening should be started with road transport and air transport,” the former Finance Minister said.
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“The only way economic and commercial activity can effectively begin, is to open road, rail and air services for passengers and goods,” Mr. Chidambaram said on Twitter.
The Congress has been demanding restarting of economic activities which have come to a standstill in view of the complete lockdown enforced due to coronavirus.
The Congress has also demanded a relief package for the poor and an economic stimulus package to help the industry.