- Vocal for local will only be possible of people have money. We can dig for opportunities post-coronavirus. Currently, we need to focus on fighting the pandemic.
Rahul Gandhi asks PM Modi to reconsider stimulus package, says 'Country is staring at economic storm'
Rahul Gandhi briefs regional elctronic media on COVID-19
13:18 May 16
13:17 May 16
- There are 10 lakh registered migrant labourers waiting to come back to Jharkhand.
- Nyaya Yojana is the solution for Jharkhand.
- Employment is created by small and medium businesses
- Speedy transportation of migrant labourers should be a priority and therefore unplanned lifting of lockdwon may lead to a disaster in the country
13:02 May 16
- Maharashtra is not just a big but a unique state too. It is the center of Indian economy. It, along with all the other states should be supported in circulating money to the people. The government, however, is not providing money to states. The Centre must manage and the situation and the states should operate on it.
12:57 May 16
- Protection for people in villages: Days in MGNREGA should be doubled
- Protection in cities: Nyuntam Aay Yojanafor should be implemented for at leas 3 -4 months
12:44 May 16
- The present crisis cannot be compared with any crisis of the 90s. For saving the future, we must defend the present. Migrant labourers are the future of India, we should protect them.
- The choice between health an economy is false. India is an intelligence country, it can establish a balance between both as sacrificing any section or sector is not an option.
12:39 May 16
- In short term, demands should be fired. High risk citizens must be protected.
- Small and medium businesses must be supported financially.
- Employment must be created in states like Bihar and Jharkhand from where thousands of migrant labourers travel to other states.
12:34 May 16
Key points of his briefing:
- The relief package should be reconsidered and demand should be fired up, for which people must have money in their pockets. If we do not give money to the people, it will lead to a tragic economic downfall. Even if through the states, the money should be handed over to the citizens.
"Today our poor people need money, I am requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he should reconsider this package. He should consider direct bank transfer, MGNREGA for 200 days & money to farmers directly, as these people are our future," he said.
He further added that the reason behind not giving money is ratings.
"It is being said that if we increase our deficit today, the foreign agencies will downgrade our ratings,: he asserted.
- The migrant labourer issue is a challenge for the government. It is the responsibility of the central government to resolve any conflict that arises between the states in this matter.
- "I commend the media's contribution in unfolding the tragedy of migrant labourers in the country," he said.
- Economic hit is evident in the country. The aim of the opposition is to pressurize and warn the Centre of the changing situation.
12:14 May 16
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday, warned the Central Government of a 'catastrophic problem' if it did not provide money directly in the hands of poor and vulnerable people of our country who have worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic which lead to a nationwide lockdown, saying that the country is 'staring at economic storm' which will likely to 'overshadow' the ongoing health crisis.
Congress MP addressed regional media via video conferencing in which he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider his Government's stimulus package of Rs 20 lakh crore and implement NYAY Yojana immediately to give financial support to the vulnerable sections of the society.
"Today, our poor people, our migrant labourers are walking home with empty stomach. I am requesting PM Modi ti reconsider his stimulus package and directly transfer money in the bank accounts of these poor people and farmers as well as MGNREGA workers for next 200 days, as these people are the future of our country," he said.
As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is making announcements regarding this stimulus package of Rs 20 lakh crores in tranche, Gandhi called it a 'package of loans' which is not providing any sort of financial relief to the poor people.
"These vulnerable people need money in their hands, not debt. If we don't consider it, then it will become a catastrophic problem," he added.
The Congress leader also mentioned that both demand as well as supply in our country has got affected due to the pandemic, which needs to get started again.
"In short term, Government needs to fire demand, as well as protect vulnerable people from the health crisis. In medium term, give financial support to small and medium businesses. There should be a clear cut policy for creating employment," he asserted.
While mentioning about numerous tragedies occurring in the country, due to which many migrants have also lost their lives, Rahul Gandhi said that the lockdown should be lifted 'intelligently' without sacrificing vulnerable people, as it is the primary duty for everyone.
He said, "There is a false choice between livelihood and people's health. We need to lift lockdown as well as revive our economy, while taking care of those at risk. This is what planning all about."
On the issue of strengthening MGNREGA, in this period of crisis, Rahul Gandhi suggested that the only way to protect migrants in villages is to cover them under MGNREGA scheme and in cities, they should be covered under NYAY Yojana. He also mentioned that if Government want then it can also implement it temporarily and even change its name from NYAY to something else.States are continuously complaining about not getting enough funds from the central government in a way to help them financially for fighting against COVID-19.
Speaking over the matter, Gandhi said, "States should get support from Centre because only States can lead and implement the fight against COVID-19, while the role of Central government is to manage. However, there is may be a different strategy for the Government to fight against this crisis in a Centralized manner."
On Railway Minister Piyush Goyal's allegations over opposition ruled states for not giving NOCs to the Shramik Special Trains, Rahul Gandhi said that it was the Congress party which made the suggestions at first place. "Our first priority should be to send these migrants back to their home states safely and their needs to be taken care of," he added.
13:18 May 16
- Vocal for local will only be possible of people have money. We can dig for opportunities post-coronavirus. Currently, we need to focus on fighting the pandemic.
13:17 May 16
- There are 10 lakh registered migrant labourers waiting to come back to Jharkhand.
- Nyaya Yojana is the solution for Jharkhand.
- Employment is created by small and medium businesses
- Speedy transportation of migrant labourers should be a priority and therefore unplanned lifting of lockdwon may lead to a disaster in the country
13:02 May 16
- Maharashtra is not just a big but a unique state too. It is the center of Indian economy. It, along with all the other states should be supported in circulating money to the people. The government, however, is not providing money to states. The Centre must manage and the situation and the states should operate on it.
12:57 May 16
- Protection for people in villages: Days in MGNREGA should be doubled
- Protection in cities: Nyuntam Aay Yojanafor should be implemented for at leas 3 -4 months
12:44 May 16
- The present crisis cannot be compared with any crisis of the 90s. For saving the future, we must defend the present. Migrant labourers are the future of India, we should protect them.
- The choice between health an economy is false. India is an intelligence country, it can establish a balance between both as sacrificing any section or sector is not an option.
12:39 May 16
- In short term, demands should be fired. High risk citizens must be protected.
- Small and medium businesses must be supported financially.
- Employment must be created in states like Bihar and Jharkhand from where thousands of migrant labourers travel to other states.
12:34 May 16
Key points of his briefing:
- The relief package should be reconsidered and demand should be fired up, for which people must have money in their pockets. If we do not give money to the people, it will lead to a tragic economic downfall. Even if through the states, the money should be handed over to the citizens.
"Today our poor people need money, I am requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he should reconsider this package. He should consider direct bank transfer, MGNREGA for 200 days & money to farmers directly, as these people are our future," he said.
He further added that the reason behind not giving money is ratings.
"It is being said that if we increase our deficit today, the foreign agencies will downgrade our ratings,: he asserted.
- The migrant labourer issue is a challenge for the government. It is the responsibility of the central government to resolve any conflict that arises between the states in this matter.
- "I commend the media's contribution in unfolding the tragedy of migrant labourers in the country," he said.
- Economic hit is evident in the country. The aim of the opposition is to pressurize and warn the Centre of the changing situation.
12:14 May 16
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday, warned the Central Government of a 'catastrophic problem' if it did not provide money directly in the hands of poor and vulnerable people of our country who have worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic which lead to a nationwide lockdown, saying that the country is 'staring at economic storm' which will likely to 'overshadow' the ongoing health crisis.
Congress MP addressed regional media via video conferencing in which he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider his Government's stimulus package of Rs 20 lakh crore and implement NYAY Yojana immediately to give financial support to the vulnerable sections of the society.
"Today, our poor people, our migrant labourers are walking home with empty stomach. I am requesting PM Modi ti reconsider his stimulus package and directly transfer money in the bank accounts of these poor people and farmers as well as MGNREGA workers for next 200 days, as these people are the future of our country," he said.
As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is making announcements regarding this stimulus package of Rs 20 lakh crores in tranche, Gandhi called it a 'package of loans' which is not providing any sort of financial relief to the poor people.
"These vulnerable people need money in their hands, not debt. If we don't consider it, then it will become a catastrophic problem," he added.
The Congress leader also mentioned that both demand as well as supply in our country has got affected due to the pandemic, which needs to get started again.
"In short term, Government needs to fire demand, as well as protect vulnerable people from the health crisis. In medium term, give financial support to small and medium businesses. There should be a clear cut policy for creating employment," he asserted.
While mentioning about numerous tragedies occurring in the country, due to which many migrants have also lost their lives, Rahul Gandhi said that the lockdown should be lifted 'intelligently' without sacrificing vulnerable people, as it is the primary duty for everyone.
He said, "There is a false choice between livelihood and people's health. We need to lift lockdown as well as revive our economy, while taking care of those at risk. This is what planning all about."
On the issue of strengthening MGNREGA, in this period of crisis, Rahul Gandhi suggested that the only way to protect migrants in villages is to cover them under MGNREGA scheme and in cities, they should be covered under NYAY Yojana. He also mentioned that if Government want then it can also implement it temporarily and even change its name from NYAY to something else.States are continuously complaining about not getting enough funds from the central government in a way to help them financially for fighting against COVID-19.
Speaking over the matter, Gandhi said, "States should get support from Centre because only States can lead and implement the fight against COVID-19, while the role of Central government is to manage. However, there is may be a different strategy for the Government to fight against this crisis in a Centralized manner."
On Railway Minister Piyush Goyal's allegations over opposition ruled states for not giving NOCs to the Shramik Special Trains, Rahul Gandhi said that it was the Congress party which made the suggestions at first place. "Our first priority should be to send these migrants back to their home states safely and their needs to be taken care of," he added.
Last Updated : May 16, 2020, 8:26 PM IST
