PM for laying strong foundation of India; says 'lead the change' against black money, corruption

New Delhi: While Opposition parties have been unanimous in their protest against NDA government's demonetisation move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the people to 'lead the change' towards cashless transactions for laying strong foundation of India, where there is no place for corruption and black money.

"I urge all of you, particularly my young friends to lead the change and inspire others to turn towards cashless transactions," PM wrote in a article posted on Linkedin.com.

"This (cashless transactions) will set the strong foundations of an India where there is no place for corruption and black money," PM Modi affirms, adding, "Today we live in an era of mobile banking and mobile wallets. Ordering food, buying and selling furniture, ordering a taxi...all of this and lot more is possible through your mobiles. Technology has brought speed and convenience in our lives."

Asserting that in 21st century India, there is no place for corruption, Modi also said, "Corruption slows down growth and takes a toll on the dreams of the poor, neo-middle class and middle class."

"In 21st century India, there is no place for corruption. Corruption slows down growth and takes a toll on the dreams of the poor, neo-middle class and middle class," PM Modi wrote in an article posted on Linkedin.com.

"Large volumes of liquid cash are a big source of corruption and black money," he said while referring to his 'historic' decision on November 8 to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes with an aim of ending corruption and black money.

Along with the article, he posted pictorial references to cashless options like credit cards.

"I am sure most of you are using cards and e-wallets regularly but I thought I must share with you ways through which increased cashless transactions are possible," he said.

Modi said the November 8 decision offered "a unique opportunity" for small traders, who have a central role in the economic transformation of India.

"Today, our trading community has a historic chance to upgrade themselves and embrace more technology, which will bring greater prosperity," he said.

[VIA TIMES OF INDIA]