Live: Winter Session Of Parliament 2016 - Day 1

• There were rumours that salt is being sold in black markets due to shortage
• When we checked, the production is 2 lakh 20 thousand metric tonnes, consumption is 60,000
• So vested interests are spreading rumours. Similar rumours on government employee salaries. Nothing will happen, don't worry
• This is a historic step against corruption. Only PM could do it
• Yes, there were shortcoming, but PM is holding review meetings, we are taking steps
• Separate lines for aged at banks and ATMs, toll free highways etc
• People have a problem because the graph of popularity of PM Modi is going up

• It (demonetisation) is like mothers giving birth. This temporary pain is going to get long term gain
• The ban will put an end to large amounts of counterfeit currency, put an end to aiding, abetting and terror funding
• I know there is heartburning and some people are angry at PM Modi
• This is a new kind of intolerance. Intolerance against people's mandate
• If it a 25-year-old idea, you (opposition) had it, but never implemented it. This great man (PM Modi) has done it
• PM Modi is not just the tallest leader in India, but is being recognized as that in the world
  
  

• Elections are coming up in many states. Anything you do it being taken in the context of polls
• Some organisations involved in anti-national activities are worried
• People who have thrived on black money, on nepotism and greed and pointing fingers at the government
• People say it (notes ban) has taken place before. Yes, under Morarji Desai. But the circulation of higher denominations was 6-7 per cent. What is the size of the economy now? You must understand. The circulation of higher denomination notes is 82-84 per cent
• From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, no one doubts the intention of the government and commitment of the Prime Minister

• People are saying it was sudden. What does that mean? People should have been warned to take precautions and move the money elsewhere and make necessary arrangements
• Swachh means clean India. Swachh has to be man se, tan se and dhan se
• Under whose rule was the coal scam and 2G scam? You (Congress) should be mindful of your words, it will boomerang and hurt you because you have ruled and ruined the country for years
• This is war on black money and you (opposition) should choose your side
• Those who side with the offenders will be taken to task

• Terrorists, smugglers, maoists, separatists etc. using black and counterfeit money - is their fundamental right?
• Congress must take a stand if they do or don't support the notes ban
• Even after all the inconveniences, people across the country are praising PM Modi
• Temporary pain for long term gain
• I can assure you if your money is valid, it will not become invalid

• Why are you agonising people. What is this fascistic way of controlling people's personal lives.
• There is a 'chamakta' (shining) India, for them Paytm and electronic wallets are viable. What about the 'tarasta' (troubled) Bharat.
• What is the mayhem you have created?
• There so many suicides. People can't get their father, mother treated in hospital

1. Bulk of black money is not a stock, it is a flow
2. Those you are not stopping
3. The small fishes are dying while the crocodiles are enjoying
4. If you stop Rs 500/1000 notes, do you think corruption will stop? Now corruption will double with Rs 2000 notes
   

• In Assam there is a by-election, day after tomorrow. So for Assam tea gardens, the central government is giving an exemption.
• But not to Bengal? Why. This should be investigated
• In Maharashtra, they have said you can use old notes to buy cinema tickets
• You can't buy food but cinema tickets?
• How are these exemptions being decided?

• If chip was a solution, US would have done this long back.
• Today it is very easy to fake the currency because no one has money

• There may not be any problem in metros, but think about rural areas
• In villages and small towns no one will take it because they don't have change

• When my children asked about the PM Modi's surgical strike, I explained to them 'that the money we have, we cannot buy vegetables with it'.
• This did not happen even during the emergency
• They have to stand in lines in front of banks for their own money

• We were told earlier that the PM would be here, but then we found out he was in the Lok Sabha.
• And then the Lok Sabah was adjourned
• Even in all party meetings he comes towards the last 15 minutes
• That's why he has not heard the major Opposition parties in the parliament nor in the all-party meetings
• That's why Mayawati ji requested him to be present. I second that.
• We listen to the PM all the time. On TV and everywhere
• But he doesn't hear us. If he has one hour, we can even skip lunch

• There is no politics in note ban, it is in national interest
• In the coming days, when the tax collection goes up, there will be more welfare of the people
• That is why I cannot understand why we cannot fight this temporary adversity together
• Today we know that the reason labourers are paid in cash because often minimum wage limits are violated
• If they were paid in cheques, then they would get more money

• As to why we cannot reveal names of people with black money abroad,
• it is because then countries will not share info with us in the future
• Do you want that? That is why the names should be shared with the Supreme Court and not the public so that the corrupt will be given a chance to escape

• The PM and the government was well within its rights to take this step
• It was taken by the monetary board of the RBI
• None of us called it a surgical strike
• But if this a surgical strike on black money, corruption, terrorism then it is a certificate

• When the PM was elected, he was elected on a mandate to curb corruption and black money
• But parties are not taking it well, all parties should instead welcome his actions

• You said there has to be secrecy, else, criminals and terrorists would come to know.
• You did not keep it secret. You leaked it selectively.
• BJP units deposited crores.

1. If you are trying to give the impression that it is this government who has taken all actions to fight black money then you are wrong.
2. The PM does not have the grace to admit it was the previous government, and you are just continuing
3. Today you have created an environment where you cannot ask questions
4. If you ask questions then questions are raised on your patriotism

• We are a constitutional democracy. Without any notice or warning, the government implemented the rule and made everyone criminal.  
• They have said if we would have announced earlier, it would have helped terrorists, counterfeiters and those with black money
• It is a fact that our economy runs on agriculture
• Does the farmer, who puts food on our table, bring home black money?
• It's a strange logic. Earlier when notes were recalled, people were given time
• What terrorist would go to the RBI with cash in sacks to get it exchanged?

• 86 per cent of currency scrapped in one move. Does that mean all of it was black money?
• The big question is, when this decision was taken
• Monetary policy is under the Reserve Bank of India's jurisdiction

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- ANI (@ANI_news) November 16, 2016

• When all parties work together in national interest, decisions can be taken quickly, it is good for everybody
• In this session, all issues will be discussed.
• Beliefs of parties, issues of the common man and the government's account - will all be discussed.
• Hope the agenda for the session will be fulfilled
• GST will be taken forward
• We are ready for open debates