BJP will observe Nov 8 as Anti Black Money Day , says Amit Shah

New Delhi Oct 25 (IANS) Terming demonetisation as a "historic step" of the Narendra Modi government Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah on Wednesday said that his party will observe November 8 as "Anti Black Money Day".

"BJP will observe 8 November as ‘Anti Black Money Day to mark the anniversary of demonetisation a historic step of the Modi government " Shah said in a series of tweets.

"Demonetisation black money SIT and other initiatives reflect our commitment towards building a nation free from black money and corruption " he said.

"I urge BJP karyakartas (workers) to reach out to people and reaffirm our strong commitment for a developed India free from all forms of corruption " Shah added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on November 8 last year announced demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1 000 currency notes.

Shah s counter came after the opposition announced to observe November 8 as "Black Day" for the loss of lives slowdown of economy and huge unemployment that the move allegedly caused.

--IANS
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