Modi tells party leaders to remain unfazed by criticism

The PM said the support to demonetisation was evidence of the inner strength of India

With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) preparing for electoral battles in five states, including Uttar Pradesh, and the government facing criticism for demonetisation Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday told the party leadership that it should “welcome criticism” and “be unfazed by it”.

Delivering the concluding address of the two-day national executive meeting of the BJP, the PM also tried to rally the party for the elections and reminded them that they were people who have their ears to the ground and understand the ground reality. “BJP workers don’t float in the air. They have the ability to change the direction