"People are very intelligent. We did not expect such a support from them. They have faced inconvenience even to buy food and to travel...All sections, middle classes and all (have supported). Now, the opposition calling to observe 'akrosh diwas' is (political) bankruptcy," he told reporters here.
Dattatreya claimed that the prices of certain natural resources such as sand were falling and the "artificial hike" in real estate prices was also witnessing a "downward trend" following the Centre's decision to demonetise high-value currency notes, adding that the people were supporting the move.
"At least, now, the opposition should come for a constructive debate in Parliament. They should withdraw their call for protests tomorrow," he added.
Noting that it took three months in the US for an alternative system to evolve following a similar decision (demonetisation), Dattatreya said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had only asked for 50 days.
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The government was taking steps like recalibration of ATMs to put an end to the inconvenience of the citizens, he added.
"26 crore (PMJDY) accounts are there so far. There are 38 crore unorganised sector workers. The number of workers in the organised sector is 6.50 crore. We have started the process for opening PMJDY bank accounts for all of them," he said.
Dattatreya said he would also hold zonal conferences -- south, northeast, west, central, east and north -- involving the state labour ministers and officials on the issue.
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