BJP, Oppn lock horns

NEW DELHI: The BJP hailed PM Modi’s address on Tuesday even as the Congress said the country was disappointed speech because it failed to address the woes of millions of migrant workers. “20 lakh crore package announced by PM Modi is biggest package India has ever seen. Self reliance is the new mantra,” Union minister Prakash Javadekar said. Shahnawaz Hussain, BJP spokesperson said Modi motivated all Indians all to work hard to make India into a global economic power. But the Congress disagreed.

“Dear PM, What you said today gives the country and the media a HEADLINE. When the “blank page” is filled with “Heartfelt Help of People”, the Nation &

Congress will respond,” Congress’ chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted.

Earlier, ex-Congress chief Rahul Gandhi urged the PM to ensure safe return of labourers to their homes and deposit at least ~7,500 in their accounts.

The TMC demanded more details of the package. The party’s Rajya Sabha party leader Derek O’ Brien said, “We saw the wrapping paper but we don’t know what’s inside the package. Because he didn’t announce the details. How will this money be raised, will the government borrow, will it raise taxes? The devil lies in the details of the package, for which we have to wait for one or two more days.” HTC