New Delhi: As the country grapples with the coronavirus outbreak and the lockdown imposed by the central government, the Congress on Wednesday demanded that its pet scheme for the 2019 election, the Nyay Yojna, be implemented across the country.
The opposition party said a cash transfer of Rs 7,500 should be done into every Jan Dhan, PM Kisan and pension account to give effect to the minimum income guarantee scheme.
It demanded distribution of free rations through the Public Distribution System, plus a relief package, adequate procurement and fair price for crops and suspension of all due recoveries from farmers.
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— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) March 25, 2020
Dear PM,
Need of the hour is to implement forth with “Minimum Income Guarantee Scheme”(नà¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤¯) mooted by Rahulji & Congress.
Pl transfer ₹7,500 to every Jan Dhan A/C, PM Kisan A/C & every Pension A/C to tide over nutrition needs of 21 days & give free PDS ration.#lockdown https://t.co/27fKyL4hvd
The NYAY scheme was said to be the brainchild of the then Congress president Rahul Gandhi. The party hoped it would win the election 2019 election.
Addressing prime minister Narendra Modi, Surjewala said the country had been given only four hours to prepare for a lockdown, which has now left people stranded on the roads.
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— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) March 25, 2020
Dear PM,
You gave only 4 hours to prepare for a 21 day #lockdown
Did you think of over 5 lakh Truck Drivers, who are now stranded on roads?
Did you think of millions of workers, who are stranded in cities away from home without food or money?
What should they do? https://t.co/x2ubYf2P9q
Surjewala also demanded a comprehensive package for daily-wagers, MGNREGA workers, factory workers, unorganised sector workers, fishermen and farm labourers.
He said: “The nation heard your two addresses of 50 minutes on COVID2019. India is stunned that you announced no relief for Daily Wagers, MNREGA Workers, Fishermen, Factory and Unorganised Workers, Farm labour & millions more. How will they & their families survive for 21 days?"
