In an emotional appeal to the people of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India to keep faith in him on the issue of black money stashed abroad and assured that he would bring every penny back.
The PM was speaking at his monthly dialogue with people titled 'Mann ki Baat' aired on All India Radio earlier this morning. Modi initiated this programme last month where he attempts to talk to people over the radio and answer questions raised to him through Facebook and Twitter.
“I want to share something and I am sure people trust me when I say this. It is about black money. Please trust this Pradhan Sevak. The issue is an article of faith for me. From what I am understanding and the information I have, I am telling you that we are in the right direction,” Modi said.
The PM’s assurance on AIR comes in the wake of several flip-flops by the government on the issue of black money. The government initially told the apex court it cannot reveal all the names but later was forced to submit a list of names after the court said it cannot amend the procedure. The government’s initial stance in the Supreme Court put a question mark on the commitment by the NDA on the issue of black money.
PM Narendra Modi attempted to clear the air on the issue by reaching out to people during his radio address.
“I assure you that there will be no shortcomings in my effort. I want your blessings to remain. ..will do everything. I don't know how much money is stashed abroad, but I will bring every single penny back,” he said.
He said he was happy to note there was 125 percent increase in the sale of Khadi after he appealed the nation to use Khadi in his last address. He also noted how people were appreciating the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and he had received good feedback on cleanliness being maintained in the Railways.
Modi also told his audience to write to him on his postal address. “I know that not everyone has access to Facebook and Twitter. So write to me on the postal address and I will read that too,” he said.
Modi said he would touch upon the issue of drugs in his next radio address.
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