Jaitley defends Modi's absence from RS after lunch; says Oppn has nothing to say

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November 24, 2016 14:32

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is addressing the media in Parliament:

* The people are welcoming the demonetisation move while the Opposition is unhappy with it.

* Opposition has nothing to say and they are seeking excuses to avoid discussion.

* Opposition is not ready for a debate; They were taken by surprise when PM came to the house.

* Govt wants discussion on demonetisation, govt will brief the parliament on the steps taken.

* Opposition thinks demonetisation is a blunder. Don't they think Commonwealth and 2G was a blunder?

* Those parties who were once a part of every scandal in the country are now opposing demonetisation

* Those who didnt consider scandals to be a blunder, they are considering demonetisation to be a blunder.

* Maximum black money was created in the country during 2004-2014.

* First day it was a debate without any pre-conditions, from next day they started putting unreasonable conditions and it continues

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