Historic opportunity to embrace increased cashless payments, PM Modi tweets

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday posted a host of tweets on Twitter speaking about his move to demonetise higher denominations.

I salute the people of India for wholeheartedly participating in this ongoing Yagna against corruption, terrorism & black money.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2016

Boasting about the government’s move, PM Modi said that this move will largely benefit the poor, labourers, farmers and downtrodden of Indian society.

The Government's decision has several gains for farmers, traders, labourers, who are the economic backbone of our nation.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2016

Together, we must ensure #IndiaDefeatsBlackMoney. This will empower the poor, neo-middle class, middle class & benefit future generations.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2016

PM Modi stressed that the inconvenience faced by people will only be short lived. 

I always said that the Government's measure will bring a degree of inconvenience but this short term pain will pave way for long term gains.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2016

My young friends, you are agents of change who will make India corruption free & ensure more cashless transactions. https://t.co/47rdrig0em

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2016

We also have a historic opportunity to embrace increased cashless payments & integrate latest technology in economic transactions.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2016

No longer will the progress & prosperity of rural India be curtailed by corruption & black money. Our villages must get their due.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2016