However, the main point here is that India finally has a government willing to do something – anything – against black money and corruption. For so long India’s highest office has been held by the greatest beneficiaries of the exact black money Modi is ridding India of. If nothing else, this move has imparted a severe surge into the people that corruption will not be tolerated, and the sentiment across the electorate remains that this is “short term pain for long term gain”.

If the people believe in the fundamental principle of ridding the country of corruption, then this small act of simply changing a couple of notes may have the potential to create a movement unseen in India. India’s youth are tired of their forefathers letting corruption be the norm; they are looking to change the nation and to use its greatest wealth – its people – to make India one of the most significant powers in the world. They can only do this, however, when the people have confidence in themselves and the world has confidence in working with India.

By way of a political stunt, it’s execution is second to none. In which country can you look to and say that something this paramount can seamlessly occur, without leaks or warning. Modi has made his stance, and it’s a significant one; whether it’s simply ceremonial or will result in the intended effect, only time will tell. In any case, India was yearning for a leader who would come down hard on corruption and they have definitely found that in Modi.