Reacting to the criticism from the Opposition on demonetisation scheme, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday reminded Congress how it failed to raise its voice against the menace of corruption and black money during its tenure.
While urging the Opposition leaders for a debate in Parliament, he said, "Please rise above slogans and join this campaign (demonetisation)."
Reiterating his government's stance on demonetisation scheme and steps taken to mitigate the ongoing cash crisis, Jaitley said, "We are now rapidly completing the demonetisation scheme, significant amounts will be injected in next 3 weeks".
"Future transactions will be substantially digital and once they are substantially digital tax evaders and money hoarders will get caught in the tax net," he added.
Jaitley's statement came hours after former P Chidambaram said, "Debating in Parliament without Prime Minister is like - hamlet without the prince of Denmark". He also accused the government for implementing 'meaningless demonetisation'.
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