The demonetisation move of the Modi government was supported by the Indian-American community in the United States. A group of the Indian-Americans said, the move will be helpful to eliminate corruption and fight terrorism.  

The Indian-Americans, participating in a panel discussion on demonetisation in Long Island New York, said demonetisation move was step that was “long due” and this will help them realize their dream of a “corruption-free, transparent and developed” India.

Jagdish Sewhani, the president of the American India Public Affairs Committee, said that, “It is a revolutionary step, that will transform India. It would propel India on the path of becoming a developed country in the years to come.”

“Think about the scale of operation. 125 billion people and replacing more than 80 per cent of the currency at a notice of just four hours. Indian government has come out with flying colors in the monumental implementation of this decision,” Sewhani said.

The president of American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (APPI), Ajay Lodha, said the Indian-American doctors fully support the move. “This would help us realize our dream of a corruption-free India,” he said.

“We are happy that such a step has finally been taken,” Lodha said.

There is great enthusiasm among Indian- American community on the latest move being taken by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi with regard to fight against corruption, terrorism and digitization of economy, said Dr Shashi Shah, president of the Association of Indians in America.

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