Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that BJP and its “friends” were informed about the demonetisation of high value notes a week before the move was expected.
Kejriwal also questioned the logic behind the introduction of Rs 2000 notes. He said it will fan corruption and the black money economy instead of containing it. He also said that the policy has hit the common men hard.
In a series of tweets, Kejriwal harshly criticised the advertisement of mobile payment firm Paytm that featured Narendra Modi, saying the company was the biggest beneficiary of the move.
“There is evidence that their (BJP) friends and own people were informed a week before the decision was announced. They have made all arrangements like buying property or gold. BJP is going to fight polls in Uttar Pradesh and other states. It has made arrangements.”, Kejriwal said in a video message.
“I spoke to many people, they told me that black money holders have done settings already. Money will be delivered to their homes in lieu of 15 to 20 per cent commission,” he added.
Meanwhile, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain supported the “historic move” of demonetisation. “To remove corruption & Black money, decision to introduce Rs 2000 notes historic,” Jain tweeted. He later said it was sarcasm.
