PM repulses Manmohan's offensive against demonetisation

New Delhi: A day after former prime minister Manmohan Singh described his demonetisation decision as a case of "monumental mismanagement", Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a scathing attack on the critics of his move, saying their only grouse was that it had hit hard the roots of black money. "They are criticising the government for not having prepared enough for implementation of the decision, but their real grouse is that some people were not given enough time to prepare," the PM said seeking to reinforce his stand that those opposing the move were only helping the corrupt.

His remarks came while releasing a book at a function on Parliament premises on the occasion of Constitution Day today. Mr Modi said the common man was the soldier in the fight against black money. In the International surveys on corruption, India was listed high in the index and that was why "we had to take decision". Giving one more instance to silence his critics, he said India had 100 crore mobile connections, and mobile connectivity has penetrated deep into the remote areas as well.

 He further said it was very easy to encourage people to go for digital currency. The Prime Minister said when people in villages are using Whats App without being taught, they can also do shopping by using other applications.(UNI)