Demonetisation helped in bringing terror financing under control: Parrikar

One cannot expect black money in the country to return overnight, says Goa CM Parrikar

Press Trust of India  |  Panaji 

Manohar Parrikar
Manohar Parrikar

On the eve of the first anniversary of demonetisation, Goa Chief Minister said the step taken by Prime Minister has helped in bringing under control.

"Several things like and financing of terrorism have come under control due to demonetisation," Parrikar said.


Responding to a query on black money, the chief minister said one cannot expect in the country to return overnight.

While the ruling BJP is observing November 8 as "anti-day", the opposition had announced to mark it as a "black day".

Meanwhile, Goa AAP leader Rahul Mahambrey said the first anniversary of should be observed as "Dhokha Diwas" across the country.

"The words of AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal calling the biggest scam since Independence are proved correct. This brash and destructive step could not achieve any of its stated objectives," the AAP spokesman said.

First Published: Tue, November 07 2017. 19:23 IST