While addressing the diaspora in Japan on Saturday, PM Narendra Modi thanked Indians for welcoming the demonetisation move of his government and hit back at those who criticised the decision. He said while some people are busy poking others to make them speak against him, the public accepted the decision despite facing inconvenience.

“This is a major cleanliness programme. This is not to harass anyone,” the prime minister said. He assured the people that money that has been looted will be brought back and that the rules will be the same for everyone.














“I will check records since independence. If I come across unaccounted cash, nobody will be spared,” said PM Modi.