Opposition welcomes coronavirus relief package, but won't give full marks

The government's economic package, worth Rs 1.7 trillion, to ease the impact of the 21-day lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus was welcomed by opposition parties. However, they described it as "too little" and "inadequate".

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the package on Thursday, which was hailed by PM Narendra Modi as one that will go a long way in ensuring food and livelihood security of the poor.

"It is our firm resolve that the poor and vulnerable get all possible help to cope with the testing times," he tweeted.

It is our firm resolve that the poor and vulnerable