minister: That has caused immense hardship, particularly among the poor, according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation. They have turned on the Government and especially the Prime Minister, who jetted to Japan as the crisis unfolded. Reuters Jitendra Prakash Related Story India abolishes larger banknotes in surgical strike against black money Map India Last week India withdrew 85 per cent of the hard currency from its cash-dependent economy, even though replacement notes were not yet ready. So why was it done, and could the pain have been avoided Last night, an emotional Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the move, which the Government said was aimed at fighting corruption, tax evasion and counterfeiting. Give me time till December 30, Mr Modi said If you find any shortcomings, mistakes or any wrong intention on my part, I will be ready to face any punishment from you. Mr Modi begged Indians to endure the pain until the year end, telling them he would accept any punishment from them otherwise.
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