BJP slams Oppn, says India stands by Modi's note ban

Rajya Sabha on Monday witnessed a fierce debate on the recent note ban imposed by the Modi govt. Congress leader Anand Sharma led the Opposition's charge, asking Centre why 'were all Indians being criminalised' by the move.

"86% of the currency in the markets was 500/1000 notes, was scrapped by just one announcement. Was it all black?," Sharma asked the House.

BJP hit back at Congress for criticising demonetisation and said despite facing hardships the common man in India was lauding the government's 'surgical strike' against black money.

Lok Sabha on the other hand was adjourned till Thursday after members maintained a two-minute silence for former members who passed away.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier addressed the media from Parliament



premises, making a last minute appeal to the Opposition for their co-operation to achieve a 'fruitful' session.

“In the winter session, a very positive discussion will happen and on all issues with contribution of all parties.  In last session an important bill like GST was passed, it was a big step. I had thanked all parties then,” Modi said.The government is willing to discuss all issues and answer the questions raised by the opposition, Modi said, hoping for a fruitful session as he recalled the passage of the GST Bill in the last session with the cooperation of all parties.

Modi on Tuesday had met opposition leaders and sought their cooperation in the fight against black money and corruption for which, he said, the demonetisation exercise was undertaken.