Make modest opening of road, air transport to start economic activity: Chidambaram

PTI, May 11, 2020, 11:49 AM IST

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday, May 11 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.

The government has decided to start train services from May 12 connecting Delhi to some select stations across the country, bookings for which will begin from Monday by the IRCTC.

“We welcome the decision of the government to cautiously start operation of interstate passenger trains. The same modest opening should be started with road transport and air transport,” the former finance minister said.

“The only way economic and commercial activity can effectively begin is to open road, rail and air services for passengers and goods,” Chidambaram said on Twitter.

The Congress has been demanding to restart 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.

We welcome the decision of the government to cautiously start operations of inter state passenger trains.

The same modest opening should be started with road transport and air transport.

— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) May 11, 2020