New Delhi, Dec 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered yet another fancy speech on demonetisation, in a bid to boost the public sentiment in favour of note ban. Modi’s rhetoric was targeted to evoke nationalist sentiment of the citizens, as he described the inconvenience being borne by the common man as his act of patriotism. Demonetisation was once again presented by Modi as the one-stop solution to terrorism, naxalism, counterfeit currency and black money. However, his speech was also packed with some baseless statements. Also Read - Gujarat: Massive Fire at ONGC Plant Brought Under Control; No Casualty or Injury

PM Modi has earned the tag of being the greatest contemporary orator of the nation. However, he fails to convey points, statistics and figures which could analytically prove his arguments to be true. Nonetheless, Modi has the ability to touch upon the emotional chord of citizens. His speeches not only make good headlines, but also leave the masses to enjoy some of the best dialogues ever. Either the Prime Minister is sure that his bhakts would not verify the claims, or he still believes that it is the pre-2014 era where dreams are to be sold rather than exhibiting accountability. Here are 5 baseless statements packed by Modi in his empty rhetoric. Also Read - Reassess COVID Situation, Focus on Micro Containment Zones: PM Modi to CMs of 7 Worst-hit States

“Value of Rs 100 notes have increased after demonetisation”

In his speech, Modi said that demonetisation has increased the worth of smaller currency notes. “Earlier, no one used to look at small notes. All talked about Rs 500 and Rs 1000. And now, how valuable has the Rs 100 note turned. The notes of lower denominations are more worthy.” Also Read - Shaheen Bagh's 82-Year-Old Bilkis Named in Time Magazine's List of 100 Most Influential People

Through this statement, the Prime Minister attempted to portray that the value of Indian currency has gone up post demonetisation. Such assumption, if tactfully passed on among masses through the rhetoric, couldn’t be more further from the truth. The value of rupee has dipped in a drastic manner following demonetisation. According to a report published by Janta Ka Reporter, ten days after demonetisation, the rupee was in its worst state after nearly 9 months. 1 dollar amounted to Rs 68.27. While the figures have recovered, rupee is still struggling at 67.82 against the dollar.

“People of India ready to sacrifice their lives for better future of the nation”

At a time when daily wage earners and farmers are queueing up in lines for day-to-day survival, it would be a fantasy to think that he is struggling for nearly 6-8 hours per day outside the banks for future of the nation. The non-bourgeois class of this country has always been fighting for daily sustenance in their lives. Prime Minister is expected to ease the burden in their lives, rather than sugar-coating their hardship as sacrifice for the nation.

“I’m not being allowed to speak in the Parliament. Since I’m not being allowed to speak in Lok Sabha, I’m speaking at Jan Sabha”