He said: "If we peep into history, the idea of demonetization has its roots in the economic thinking of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar."
Attributing demonetization of higher denomination notes to the "economic thinking" of Babasaheb Ambedkar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today said the Centre displayed "immense political willpower and courage" in demonetizing the currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500.
"If we peep into history, the idea of demonetization has its roots in the economic thinking of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar. Babasaheb had said that if any democratic country wanted to strengthen itself economically and curb the circulation of black money and corruption, it must be ready to change the higher denomination currency notes at regular intervals," he said while addressing the public at Digi Dhan Mela organised here.
He said various governments in the past had only "thought" of introducing this measure, but never had the "courage" to implement it.
"For the first time, a government had not only displayed courage, but also the political will power. The government (NDA-led Centre) firmly believed that the country and the citizens will definitely benefit from such a move," Adityanath said.
Applauding the public who faced difficulties during demonetization in the larger interest of the nation, the Chief Minister said, "People were ready to face the hardships of demonetizationand forgo the immediate gains in the larger interest of the country."
He reiterated that the state government would adopt a zero tolerance policy (on lines of the Centre) in dealing with corruption.
"Other countries had tried to emulate India's demonetizationmodel, but they could not do so, and ultimately had to back out," he said.
The priest-turned-politician said in the last 15 years, the issue of black money was raised during elections and there were mass movements against it.
"But, owing to complexities, things could not move fast on the ground," he said, adding that even the Supreme Court had directed the Centre to form an SIT on the grave issue.
On May 23, 2014, the Supreme Court had given the Centre a week's time to notify a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe black money stashed by Indians overseas.
Political parties have only used Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar's name for their "vested political gains" but never did anything to ensur that his dreams are fulfilled which the BJP would do, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said today.
"Various political parties have so far only used Babasaheb's name for their vested political gains, but never did anything to ensure that his dreams are fulfilled," Maurya said.
The dreams of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar -- the architect of India's Constitution -- will be fulfilled by the BJP under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, he added .
Maurya said this at the 126th Ambedkar birth anniversary celebrations at the party's UP unit headquarters.
"Prime Minister had himself gone to Nagpur's 'Deekshabhoomi' today to participate in a programme. The BJP government has done everything to develop the places associated with Babasaheb and his legacy. Some of them in London and Mumbai," Maurya said.
He also said that the UP government will follow Ambedkar's philosophy, while ensuring that the fruits of development reach the last strata of the society.
He also appealed to party workers to download the BHIM app.
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