A day after the Indian government’s move to curb the influx of black money, it looks like Prime Minister Narendra Modi is star-struck.
On Tuesday night, Modi announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes will no longer be legal tender. The move is aimed at curbing the influx of black money and counterfeit currency, he said.
As the urgent relay of the news settled, praise began to pour in for the move. Prominent actors, directors, sportsperson and singers of India have congratulated Modi through Twitter for the step.
The Prime Minister has either retweeted, or quoted practically each one of them, sometimes ending up being unintentionally funny. Of 16 of the people who had congratulated him at the time of writing, 14 were film personalities and the other two were self-styled gurus.
Sri Sri Ravishankar
I congratulate @narendramodi for bringing in Artha Kranti. This brings a sigh of relief to all of us fighting corruption. #BlackMoney
— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) November 8, 2016
Rajnikanth
Thank you. All of us have to work shoulder to shoulder and create a prosperous, inclusive and corruption free India. https://t.co/3rurQwFYja
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016
Baba Ramdev
काला धन, काले धंधे, भ्रष्टाचार और नक़ली करेन्सीपर अंकुश लगाने की दिशा में, @narendramodi सरकार के ऐतिहासिकक़दम पर, उनको बहुत बहुत बधाई pic.twitter.com/WZ5pyez233
— Swami Ramdev (@yogrishiramdev) November 8, 2016
Anil Kumble
This coming from one of India’s most admired cricketers, whose bowling caught many batsmen by surprise. :) https://t.co/43OQ7oKMrW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016
Madhur Bhandarkar
Yes @imbhandarkar, it will give an impetus to growth. https://t.co/V03lnCRJ7E
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016
Nagarjuna Akkineni
Dear @iamnagarjuna, this step will check corruption, black money and fake currency rackets that slow our progress. https://t.co/qns6cyosAB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016
Kamal Hassan
This step was taken in the interest of our honest citizens who deserve a better India. https://t.co/kFU4tVWgOV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016
Reteish Deshmukh
Thanks @Riteishd. https://t.co/x1tDY8jqE9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016
Karan Johar
Thanks @karanjohar. We must create an India that is corruption free for our future generations. #IndiaFightsCorruption https://t.co/QuY7vx3phO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016
Kailash Kher
Thank you. Corrupt practices and black money have to be eliminated and that is when we will scale new heights of progress. https://t.co/SldJb4mHJO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2016
Harbhajan Singh
Massive sixer by @narendramodi ji to discontinue the use of 500 and 1000 rupee notes to curb #BlackMoney. Brave move! We're proud of you!
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 8, 2016
Mary Kom
New currency notes to bring better futures for our nation. Great great decision and right policy @narendramodi
— Mary Kom (@MangteC) November 8, 2016
Aishwaryaa R Dhanush
Historic move @narendramodi ji .. #FightAgainstCorruption #JaiHind
— Aishwaryaa.R.Dhanush (@ash_r_dhanush) November 8, 2016
Subhash Ghai
Congratulations @PMOIndia @narendramodi for master stroke to finish d evil of parallel economy in the interest of common man of india. Kudos
— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) November 8, 2016
Sidharth Malhotra
Blockbuster reform! So proud to be an Indian today as we usher into a new era.Thank you @narendramodi #IndiaFightsCorruption
— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) November 8, 2016
Ajay Devgn
100 सोनार की, 1 लोहार की।
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) November 8, 2016
Masterstroke @narendramodi