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Will sweep state polls if demonetisation is the only issue: FM

Speaking to CNN-News18 exclusively, Jaitley said if demonetisation is the single most important issue then BJP will sweep through the elections.

January 24, 2017 / 10:28 IST

Contrary to what some experts believe, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley thinks government's move to scrap rupee 500 and 1,000 notes in November is a positive for BJP.Speaking to CNN-News18 exclusively, Jaitley said if demonetisation is the single most important issue then BJP will sweep through the elections.FM’s comments comes merely few weeks ahead of UP Assembly elections. Uttar Pradesh is the most important constituency with respect to number of seats. Uttar Pradesh state elects 30 members, the maximum of any assembly, and they are indirectly elected by the state legislators of Uttar Pradesh.Speaking on Punjab elections, FM said his party, BJP, has a very strong chance in Punjab as his party is a popular central government.Watch video for more..

first published: Jan 24, 2017 08:31 am

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