Demonetisation move was appreciated by poor: PM

November 20, 2016 16:25

Speaking at a rally in Agra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his government is dedicated to the poor and demonetisation move was appreciated by them. Here are the highlights.

- The initiative of demonetisation was highly appreciated by poor people. The poor and middle-class citizens do not have access to black money. They are honest citizens and our efforts will help them

- This is a huge work, it will create inconvenience

- This government is dedicated to the poor, Pradhan Mantri Jan dhan Yojana was started so that the poor can have a bank account

- Those who refused to pay power bills, bills to civic bodies have been forced to pay them

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