Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi says every citizen can combat against black money

New Delhi: Expressing his gratitude to people for taking to digital payments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' said that every Indian can combat black money.

Modi said that with a firm resolution India can see 2.5 crore digital transactions within next six months rather than waiting for a year.

"I express my gratitude to the citizens for going for digital transaction. Every Indian can be a crusader against black money just by opting for digital payment rather than cash transactions," Modi said.

The Prime Minister said that after demonetisation people began proffering digital transactions and there had been huge increase in digital transactions.

"Within two months of its launch, there had been 1.5 crore downloads of BHIM app, this is commendable... If 125 crore citizens make a resolution, then we can achieve the target of 2.5 crore digital transactions within six months and not wait for a year..."

"Just make sure that you submit the school fee of your children, railway or airline bookings and other transactions are done through digital mode," Modi said.