Modi said that he is committed to reinstating projects stalled by the previous governments in the name of environment. PTI photo.
The fundamentals of the Indian economy are strong and in the right direction, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Dahej.
“Despite strict initiatives, country’s economy is on track and in the right direction. The forex reserves of the country have risen from $ 300 billion to $ 400 billion. Many economists are saying that fundamentals of the country’s economy are strong,” he said.
Talking of GST, Modi said that it has made transportation seamless, helping save ‘thousands of crores’ as now trucks need not stop at tax booths.
“The truck that used to take five days now takes three. So much money is being saved in fuel cost and even money going to corrupt hands. Tell me all those who benefit from the old system would not get angry with Modi or not?” he said.
The prime minister again tried to pacify the trade and business community, stating that his government was not interested in retrospective inspection or audit of their business.
“For the section that is coming into the mainstream with honesty, I want to assure them that no official would be given right to harass them,” he added.
Taking a dig at the previous government, Modi said that the earlier government stalled several projects in the name of environment. He said that his government was committed to executing projects stalled for decades.
“Khoj Khoj kar files nikalwa raha hoon (I am getting the files dug to find out such projects),” he said.