“They (opposition parties) are misleading people, creating an atmosphere of pessimism,” PM Narendra Modi said. (File photo) “They (opposition parties) are misleading people, creating an atmosphere of pessimism,” PM Narendra Modi said. (File photo)Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday referred to a WhatsApp video showing a beggar using a swipe machine to persuade people to shift to digital monetary transactions, insisting Indians do not take long to accept new things if they know the intention behind an action is right. “The beggar asks him not to worry and takes out a swipe machine and asks for his debit card,” the Prime Minister said as the crowd burst into peals of laughter. He said Indians do not take long to accept new things if they are told the intentions are right.

Source: Indian Express December 03, 2016 12:56 UTC