New Delhi: As overnight queues outside ATMs and banks reflect the daily rush for cash since the shock abolition of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes last week, senior BJP leader Ram Madhav tweeted on Tuesday about "patriotism" in difficult times.
"Test of patriotism is in difficult times only. We see it abundantly these days. Otherwise everyone is an armchair-patriot in normal times," Mr Madhav tweeted.
In several public meetings since weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to bear with him for "50 days".
"I am really pained by the inconvenience and that is why I am working tirelessly to help people overcome this situation."
While announcing the ban on the highest currency notes last Tuesday, the prime minister said tough measures were needed to bring undeclared wealth into the mainstream economy.
The weekly withdrawal limit from banks has been raised from Rs 20,000 to 24,000. A network of banking agents, who travel to rural areas to provide people with access to banking services, will carry more cash.
The banned notes can be exchanged for new ones or deposited in a bank account until December 30.
"Test of patriotism is in difficult times only. We see it abundantly these days. Otherwise everyone is an armchair-patriot in normal times," Mr Madhav tweeted.
In several public meetings since weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to bear with him for "50 days".
"I am really pained by the inconvenience and that is why I am working tirelessly to help people overcome this situation."
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While announcing the ban on the highest currency notes last Tuesday, the prime minister said tough measures were needed to bring undeclared wealth into the mainstream economy.
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The weekly withdrawal limit from banks has been raised from Rs 20,000 to 24,000. A network of banking agents, who travel to rural areas to provide people with access to banking services, will carry more cash.
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The banned notes can be exchanged for new ones or deposited in a bank account until December 30.
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