Defending the government’s decision to demonetise 500 and 1000 rupee currency notes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said some were are angry on the initiative as they were not informed before the decision was considered.
He said, those who are criticizing the demonetisation move don’t have problem with the government’s preparedness, but they are having problems because they didn’t get time to prepare for turning their black money into white.
He assured that the legitimate money of the people is completely safe, terming the the common citizen of India as soldier against corruption and black money while insisting that world is changing and India must move towards cashless economy.
Speaking after releasing two books on Constitution in New Delhi this morning, Mr. Modi said said, now people can spend also through latest mobile technology.
The Prime Minister said, it is important to be connected with the spirit of the Constitution and to be aware of the various articles of it. He said though the nation celebrates Republic Day on 26th January with pride, however without Constitution Day celebration that is November 26th, Republic Day is incomplete.
The Prime Minister said that 26th November was decided to be observed as Constitution Day to celebrate the Constitution and to create awareness among the youth.