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Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns poetic in Rajya Sabha

He was replying in connection with recent attacks on him in both houses of Parliament regarding demonetisation.

Written by: Rachit.Kanaujia
Published: February 8, 2017, 8:32 PM IST

New Delhi, Feb 8: In his reply to vote of thanks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned poetic and recited a Shayari in the Rajya Sabha. He was replying in connection with recent attacks on him in both houses of Parliament regarding demonetisation. He recited ‘Shehar Tumahara, Kaatil tum, Shahid tum, Haakim Tum, Mujhe Yakin hai Kasoor mera hi hoga (This city is yours, you are the martyr, you are the lord, I am confident, I shall be held accused). He took a dig at former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accusing him of coming clean despite many scams during his tenure of Prime Ministership. He alleged that no only knew the art of taking a bath with

He took a dig at former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accusing him of coming clean despite many scams during his tenure of Prime Ministership. He alleged that no only knew the art of taking a bath with the raincoat in the shower. He said that Manmohan Singh contributed to half of tenure of economic policy making in the India after Independence. This period was also marred by various scams. However, his name did not appear in relation with any scam. He only knows this art.

He defended his decision of demonetisation. He said the move did not see violent protests. He also emphasised that the move resulted in a decrease in the number of Naxal attacks. He said that in 40 days, over 700 Maoists surrendered during the period of November-December. This happened for the first time.The public and the government worked together in the time of demonetisation.He hoped that unorganised sector employees will be getting benefit after Demonetisation.Counterfeit Currency was neutralised with the decision of demonetisation.

He also talked about his government’s achievement.He said that his government has allotted 21 crore people with debit cards through Jan Dhan accounts.

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