NEW DELHI: The decision to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes was taken to create a "corruption-free" India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as a number of personalities from film and other fraternities welcomed the step.
Among those who welcomed the decision were film personalities Karan Johar, Rajnikanth, Ajay Devgn, Kamal Hasan, Nagarjuna, Ritesh Deshmukh, Subhash Ghai, Siddharth Malhotra, cricketer Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh who tweeted to the Prime Minister praising him for the bold move.
Among those who welcomed the decision were film personalities Karan Johar, Rajnikanth, Ajay Devgn, Kamal Hasan, Nagarjuna, Ritesh Deshmukh, Subhash Ghai, Siddharth Malhotra, cricketer Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh who tweeted to the Prime Minister praising him for the bold move.
"This step was taken in the interest of our honest citizens who deserve a better India," Modi said on Twitter in response to southern star Kamal Hasan who said, "This move has to be celebrated across political party lines. Most importantly by earnest tax payers".
"Corrupt practices and black money have to be eliminated and that is when we will scale new heights of progress," the Prime Mi ..
"Corrupt practices and black money have to be eliminated and that is when we will scale new heights of progress," the Prime Mi ..
Thanking Karan Johar, the Prime Minister said, "Thanks @karanjohar. We must create an India that is corruption free for our future generations. #IndiaFightsCorruption".
Film actor Nagarjuna congratulated the Prime Minister for "rewarding us tax payers/india on the way to become a super economy????".
"This step will check corruption, black money and fake currency rackets that slow our progress," the Prime Minister said in his response.
Film actor Nagarjuna congratulated the Prime Minister for "rewarding us tax payers/india on the way to become a super economy????".
"This step will check corruption, black money and fake currency rackets that slow our progress," the Prime Minister said in his response.
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