Satisfied to read insightful views on demonetisation: PM Modi

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ANI New Delhi [India]
Last Updated : Nov 23 2016 | 7:48 PM IST

Expressing his gratitude to the nation for its "historic participation" in a survey on demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said it's satisfying to read the insightful views and comments.

"I thank people for the historic participation in the survey. It's satisfying to read the insightful views & comments. http://nm-4.com/anmy," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.

Prime Minister Modi yesterday urged the nation to share the first-hand views on the demonetisation move by taking part in the survey on 'NM' Application http://nm4.in/dnldapp .

"I want your first-hand view on the decision taken regarding currency notes. Take part in the survey on the NM App. http://nm4.in/dnldapp," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.

Addressing the BJP parliamentary party meeting yesterday, the Prime Minister said the demonetisation of high value currency is just a beginning of his government's deep and continuous struggle against black money, adding such types of action will be continued to make India an honest economy.

Asserting that this decision is in the interest of poor and middle class, he said that his government is dedicated to eradicate the evils of black money and corruption, which have affected the people in the last 70 years.

The Parliament was today adjourned for the day following uproar over demonetisation issue.

When the House reassembled at noon after first adjournment, the opposition members including Congress, TMC, Left and RJD demanded discussion on the issue under relevant rule which entails voting.

A united opposition today staged a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament against the demonetisation of high value currency notes.

The major parties, which participated in the protest, are Congress, BSP, JD(U), TMC, AIADMK, NCP, Left, RJD and the Samajwadi Party. The MPs raised slogans and displayed posters against demonetisation.

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First Published: Nov 23 2016 | 7:48 PM IST

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