PM Modi slams opposition for not allowing debate on demonetisation


New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today 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.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar, who briefed reporters about the meeting, however, did not elaborate about the past decisions being referred to by the Prime Minister.

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.

The resolution, proposed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and seconded by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, also asked the opposition to allow the debate to take place.

Kumar named Congress and TMC among the parties stalling Parliament.

"Opposition parties are doing so for no valid reason and as part of a political agenda. We have made it clear that the Prime Minister will speak in both the Houses but they keep changing the goal posts," he said.

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan made a presentation during the meeting about his ministry's work to move towards less-cash and digital transactions. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar also spoke about how Goa government is working to ensure that 60 per cent of transactions in the state are cashless. He is also the former state Chief Minister.

The meeting also condoled the death of several luminaries, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, Cho Ramaswamy, journalist and commentator, RSS functionary and former Governor Bhai Mahavir among others.

  

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  • Vincent Rodrigues., Frazer Town,Bangalore

    Thu, Dec 08 2016

    Why can't he attend the parliament and meet their demands.Is it ego.

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  • Vikram Bondal, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 07 2016

    What's the point of having a debate AFTER implementation? This should have been done a long time back. As for the opposition, it's because of this immaturity that they are the opposition.

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  • KADALA MAGE, MANGALORE

    Wed, Dec 07 2016

    MAKE ADVANI SPEAKER OF THE UPPER HOUSE AND SU SWAMI AS PRESIDENT OF INDIA THEN EVERYTHING WILL GO FINE ....

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  • geoffrey , hat hill

    Wed, Dec 07 2016

    How could there be a debate when the originator of the 'monumental management failure' chose to remain at a safe distance from parliament and whenever he did attend kept his lips sealed? Now it's like 'ulta chor kotwal ko daante'

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  • kas, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 07 2016

    Aadat se majboor hain ....

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Wed, Dec 07 2016

    cooperation should come from both the parties.
    Implementation went through without consulting the opposition.
    Parliament members are getting their salary for free.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Wed, Dec 07 2016


    jeevan,

    "BJP leader Manish Sharma arrested with Rs 10 Lac cash in new Rs 2000 notes"
    How many more names political figures will come in the net yet to be known. Culprits are there in all the political parties. All of them should be caught and punished.
    Blame game is over and now one common rule for all.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Wed, Dec 07 2016

    Shame on khangress..

    I am really surprised / shocked to hear why opposition parties are shielding the corrupt and black money hoarders.

    JAI HO MODIJI

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  • Krishna Kant, Mangalore/Moodbidri

    Wed, Dec 07 2016

    Jeevan mangalore did you miss to read "BJP leader Manish Sharma arrested with Rs 10 Lac cash in new Rs 2000 notes" ? because non of us saw your comments.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Wed, Dec 07 2016

    BJP or Khangress i dont bother whoever commit crime must pay the price that is my ideology...

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  • Gangaram, Moodbidri

    Wed, Dec 07 2016

    But...but.... but.. why you were running out of parliament until now????

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  • TRUE INDIAN , IXE

    Wed, Dec 07 2016

    PLZ DONT CRY.

    MANY POOR ARE JELOUS. IF THEY DONT HAVE TO EAT OR LIVE. NO PROBLEMS.

    THEY WANT JUST WANT TO SEE RICH PEOPLE BECOMING POOR.

    REGARDING THIS. MODI HAVE A HUGE ADVANTAGES.

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  • Amith, udupi

    Wed, Dec 07 2016

    Modiji be prepared to tell how jootly who claimed to have 85 lakh cash in hand and you who had 89K cash in hand ..managed to convert without standing in any queue ( the value quoted is in govt website for asset declaration ) these tips are needed to common man also ..to skip the queue

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