PM slams opposition for not allowing debate on demonetisation

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Prime Minister Narendra Modi flayed the opposition for its “undemocratic” act of not allowing a debate on the demonetisation issue even as he asserted that the “major reform” exercise had the support of the people

In his remarks made at the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting, he said Parliament in the past decades has debated a number of government decisions, which had caused tensions and social conflict, but it was now deadlocked by rival parties over a “constructive decision” like demonetisation

Asserting that India is moving towards less-cash and a digital economy, Modi asked MPs to spread awareness about it in a similar manner they do so about EVMs and voters-list during elections

‘Janshakti’ (people’s support) is with the government on demonetisation, he said. “What some opposition parties are doing is undemocratic and the issue should be debated in Parliament.”

The Parliamentary Party also passed a resolution condemning opposition parties as it accused them of “shifting goal posts”. The party in the resolution also hailed people for their support.