TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ PM has created a new ‘normal’; ready for discussion on note ban: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in BJP Parliamentary party meet:
* “We are ready for discussion on demonetisation, have said it many times.”
* “By stopping what was considered ‘normal’ for the last 70 years, PM Narendra Modi has created a new ‘normal’.”
* “Some people claim that even I didn’t know about demonetisation move, and then they claim that the party knew beforehand.”
* “We will be focusing more on getting the new currency to rural areas as it is the sowing season”
* “For next few weeks we are planning to focus on agricultural sector, Rabi season is also coming.”
* “Everyone should consider the intent behind the demonetisation move, how it will help the poor and the country on the long run.”
* “Cash will continue to exist but there’ll be a greater focus on digital currency.”
* “We have managed to stop black money that gets routed through Mauritius and Cyprus. Talks are on with Singapore.”