Contribute to New India: PM to people

new delhi— Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India was marching from “Swaraj to Suraj” and urged the 125 crore people to contribute towards creating a “New India”.

In his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi exhorted all Indians to fight black money and corruption by opting for digital payments than cash transactions.

Calling for continuing the war against corruption and black money, Modi said India can see 2.5 crore digital transactions within six months rather than wait for a year.

“Within two months of its launch, there had been 1.5 crore downloads of BHIM app, this is commendable...,” Modi said.

“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.”

He added that after the November 8 demonetisation of Rs1,000 and Rs500 notes, there had been a huge increase in digital transactions. “Just make sure you submit school fee of your children, do railway or airline bookings and other transactions through the digital mode,” he said and enumerated government initiatives to promote digital payments.

Modi, who earlier dubbed the March 11 assembly results in five states as the foundation for a “New India”, called upon citizens to be more responsible and contribute in their own ways towards realizing the dream of a transformed India by 2022 — the 75th year of independence.

“New India is neither a government project nor a manifesto of a political party. It is the joint call and desire of 125 crore Indians to transform India. “Everything is not linked to the budget or government funds. If every citizen pledges to be more responsible, performs his duties, then this dream of a new and transformed India can be easily realised,” he said. —