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Khandu welcomes Modi's demonetisation decision

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Press Trust of India Itanagar
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has welcomed the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to demonetise the currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations from the midnight of November 8.

In his congratulatory letter to the Prime Minister today, Khandu said that this revolutionary measure of his would have far-reaching impact on the fight of the nation against evils of corruption, black money, counterfeit notes and terrorism, an official communique said.

"The people of Arunachal Pradesh whole heartedly welcome this decision and we are committed to support this effort," his letter added.

"I shall personally monitor to ensure smooth transition towards a Swachh Bharat in the truest sense," he assured the Prime Minister.
 

Khandu has appealed to the citizens of Arunachal not to panic on the landmark decision of Prime Minister.

He said that enough provisions and time have been given to deposit or exchange the old currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations and every possible measure was being taken to ease the public inconvenience.

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First Published: Nov 10 2016 | 12:57 AM IST

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