Akhilesh Yadav supports Modi, says PM concerned for common man

It may be recalled that the Uttar Pradesh CM had earlier written letters to the Prime Minister and Finance Minister regarding the problems faced by the small businessmen and farmers of the country and responding to that the Modi government had asked the NABARD to extend the credit limit to farmers up to Rs 21,000, so that they would face less problems due to demonetisation in the Rabi

Arnima Dwivedi
Published on: 24 Nov 2016 11:00 AM GMT
Akhilesh Yadav supports Modi, says PM concerned for common man
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New Delhi: Softening the stand on demonetisation, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, for the first time, supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue and said that the PM was concerned about the people.

“PM Modi looked concerned about the people and assured adequate steps to end their woes,” said Akhilesh after emerging from a brief meeting with the Prime Minister in Parliament House on Thursday.

The UP CM said, the assurance from the PM came after he was informed about the difficulties faced by the common people because of the note ban decision. “I suggested him to take steps so that the people do not face issues”, he said.

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It may be recalled that the Uttar Pradesh CM had earlier written letters to the Prime Minister and Finance Minister regarding the problems faced by the small businessmen and farmers of the country and responding to that the Modi government had asked the NABARD to extend the credit limit to farmers up to Rs 21,000, so that they would face less problems due to demonetisation in the Rabi season. The Centre had also directed the RBI to ensure adequate supply of currency in DCCBs.

Yadav seemed satisfied with steps taken by the Centre to reduce the burden of the common man.

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Arnima Dwivedi

Arnima Dwivedi

A journalist, presently working as a sub-editor with newstrack.com. I love exploring new genres of humans and humanity.

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