The Left parties on Friday urged the Centre to come out with immediate remedial measures to address the concerns of migrant labour, agriculture and food sectors, urban problems and the economy due to the lockdown.
In a statement, the five Left parties also pointed out that many of the measures announced have not yet materialized and asked the Centre to increase the limit of borrowing capacity of the States.
“The country has entered the second week of the 21-day lockdown to contain the community spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Many problems have surfaced in a sharp manner which needs to be resolved urgently. Many of these were anticipated but unfortunately no remedial action was taken before the announcement of the lockdown. There is an urgent need to stop the growth of widespread hunger and malnutrition. The COVID-19 pandemic feeds on such conditions of the people.
“ The promised Rs 5,000 to all Jandhan, BPL and unorganized workers must be transferred immediately. The central government must provide 35kgs per family to all migrant workers and poor, with or without ration cards, from the 7.5 crore of stock of food-grains, all across the country. Proper health care facilities for the migrant workers and others who have travelled from various parts must be put in place.