Ready to pay price for reforms, says Narendra Modi

Aadhaar will work as a 'big weapon' in the fight against benami properties, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he was willing to pay a “big political price” for ushering in systemic changes in the country. 

Citing the example of Aadhaar, he said the unique identity number had transformed people’s lives and, in future, it would also work as a “big weapon” in the fight against benami properties.

With his government facing criticism from the Opposition for rolling out a “flawed” goods and services tax (GST), the PM said his government would be undaunted in taking “irreversible” decisions. 

“I am aware of the big political price I will have to pay for