Varanasi, Jan 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that during last four and half years his government has helped change the mindset that 'India cannot change'.
"Earlier people used to say India cannot change.....but we have changed this mindset itself," Prime Minister said addressing the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention here.
Castigating Congress for not taking any step to fight corruption despite former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi identifying the malady, he said the direct to bank transfer initiated by bis government has ensured that the loot of 85 per cent government fund is stopped forthwith.
"This is a reflection of a changing India," he said.
Earlier, the middle class continued paying taxes sincerely but the loot of 85 per cent prevailed, but this has been stopped 100 per cent now, Prime Minister said.
He said government has also identified seven crore fraud individuals who got away with funds from various government funds in the past but in reality these people never existed.
In last four and half years, a total sum of Rs 5,80,000 crore has been released to the people directly to their bank accounts.
Prime Minister urged all individual NRIs to at least encourage overseas families to visit India as this will boost tourism in India.
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