BJP to celebrate November 8 as anti-black money day: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said that BJP has decided to celebrate November 8, 2017, as anti-black money day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced demonetisation on November 8 last year, withdrawing Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes from circulation.

"BJP leaders and Union ministers will tour the country and make people aware of the various steps taken by the Modi government to tackle black money and corruption", said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Jaitley said that demonetisation was a big decision and its aim was to limit the use of cash and digitise commercial transactions.

"Congress had adequate opportunity to be in power, and I cant recollect a single significant step that they ever took against black money," said Jaitley.

FM Jaitley also attacked Congress for reconciling to India living with a shadow economy.

"They had reconciled to India living with a shadow economy. It is understandable this would never be on political agenda of Congress leadership," said Jaitley.

Opposition parties are also planing a mega protest on the first anniversary of demonetisation.