Amid growing protests by the opposition against demonetization, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday again voiced support for the Modi government's decision, saying that it is a positive step which will lead to benefits.
"This 'notebandi' is a positive step which will lead to benefits. It will happen," he said addressing a JD(U) meeting. However, differences in party opinion came to the fore as former party chief Sharad Yadav targeted the Modi dispensation over demonetization.
Terming corruption and black money a big sin and a “festering wound” which must be got rid of, Kumar said, “Severe steps will have to be taken. That is why we offered our support to this (demonetization). It is a positive beginning.”