OUR CORRESPONDENT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the demonetization of high value currency is just beginning of his government’s deep and continuous struggle against black money. He said, such types of action will be continued to make India an honest economy. Addressing BJP Parliamentary Party meeting in New Delhi today, Mr. Modi said, the decision is in the interest of poor and middle class.
He added that his government is dedicated to eradicate the evils of black money and corruption which have affected people in the last 70 years. Talking to reporters, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar informed that the Prime Minister has described the demonetization move as a step for the security and welfare of the poor people.
Speaking in the meeting, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, the entire country is welcoming the decision. He said, banning of high-currency notes is a significant step taken by the NDA regime, adding it took a lot of courage to do so. The Finance Minister said, the move will work as a catalyst to boost the digital economy.
He said, for next few weeks, the government is planning to focus on the agricultural sector as Rabi season is also coming and farming community needs to be helped. Mr Jaitley also reiterated that the government is ready for discussion on the issue in Parliament.
BJP Parliamentary Party also passed an unanimous resolution congratulating Narendra Modi for the demonetization. Reading out the resolution, Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu said, the demonetization will hit the financial support to the terror outfits.