New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his pitch for a digital and cashless economy on Friday and said those criticising the government’s preparedness on demonetisation were angry as his government gave them “no time to prepare”.
“Everyone has the right to use their money, but the world is changing today. Money is not available physically. We must move towards a cashless economy,” the PM said at a book launch function in Parliament House Annexe in the run up to Constitution Day on Saturday.
A few clever one's even misuse their rights under the Constitution: PM Narendra Modi at book release event in Delhi pic.twitter.com/DsLCh1KzKn— ANI (@ANI_news) November 25, 2016
In an apparent dig at opposition leaders who have joined forces against the move, Modi said those criticising the government’s implementation were blindsided as “we didn’t them time to prepare”.
Over the years people have forgotten their duties under the Constitution but only remember their rights: PM Modi in Delhi pic.twitter.com/lagA52jVke— ANI (@ANI_news) November 25, 2016
“Those criticising the move don’t have a problem with the government’s preparedness. They have a problem that they didn’t get time to prepare,” the PM said.
We celebrate 26th January with great enthusiasm but we must also remember- without 26th November, we could not celebrate 26th January: PM— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 25, 2016
Invoking BR Ambedkar on the eve of Constitution Day, the PM said both were inseparable. “Our Constitution has a very special place in our lives. It is important to be connected with the spirit of the Constitution, apart from being aware of its articles and provisions,” he said.
“January 26 is incomplete without November 26,” the PM said.
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