Lockdowns break backbone of economy, says Anil Ambani's son

In a series of tweets, Anil Ambani’s son Anmol Ambani lambasted the new semi-lockdown rules. He also said that the lockdowns are creating inequalities in the society.

New Delhi: Anmol Ambani, the eldest son of industrialist Anil Ambani, has lashed out against a new round of lockdowns being imposed amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, saying such restrictions do not concern health but destroy the very backbone of the society and economy.

In a series of tweets, the 29-year-old former executive director of Reliance Capital Ltd lambasted the new semi-lockdown rules hurting small businesses and daily wage earners.

"These lockdowns were never about and have nothing to do with health," Ambani tweeted.

"They destroy the very backbone of our society and economy, from the daily wage workers, self-employed and SMEs to the restaurants and dhabas, fashions and clothing stores," he observed.

Lockdowns also destroy and diminish health by closing gyms, sports complexes and playgrounds, he said, adding that exercise, sunlight and fresh air are some of the strongest pillars of good health and strong immunity.

"Professional 'actors' can continue shooting their films. Professional 'cricketers' can play their sport late into the night. Professional 'politicians' can continue their rallies with masses of people. But YOUR business or work is not ESSENTIAL. Still don't get it?" he said in a tweet.

"What does essential even mean? EACH INDIVIDUALS WORK IS ESSENTIAL TO THEM," he said tweeting with hashtag #scamdemic.

"And don't forget the psychological damage this is doing to children who are growing up through this madness and are being programmed to believe this is normal," he added.

Lockdowns create inequalities

Lockdowns, he said, are key in "continuing and enabling greatest wealth transfer in human history."

"It's no coincidence that the losses of the common man are gains of the wealthiest," he said, adding that lockdowns accelerate this "wealth transfer."

He later retweeted one Jeremy R Hammond comment that "Note that by their own definition, #lockdown measures including stay-at-home orders and business closures are 'a crime against humanity' and 'an attack on the civilian population'."

(PTI)