Withdraw this black political decision: Mamata
"Withdraw this 'black' political decision which is http://anti-commoner.Markets across India ruined,purchasing power crashing,people pained," Banerjee said.
Banerjee said she visited several banks and ATMs across Kolkata where she witnessed that people are receiving only Rs. 2000 currency.
"Visited many public/private sector banks,50 ATMs in Kolkata. People complaining.No 100/50 Rs.After hrs in q people only recv a 2000 note," Banerjee said.
"How will they use this one 2000 note for all daily needs ? Total chaos, anger. Students, housewives, traders, senior citizens,employees, smallshop owners, selfemployed. R these black money hoarders? Are they havala operators?Commoners worst hit by hasty decision," she said.
Banerjee said: "Getting worse every hour.Withdraw this draconian decision in the public interest. Take strong action against black money launderers."
She urged the government to take action against those who are really 'corrupt'.
"50/100 Rs short supply.Take strong action against those really corrupt.Do not harass the commoner. The public tension is understandable," the West Bengal Chief Minister said.
Meanwhile, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said some political reactions made on the issue is very irresponsible.
"Some of the political reactions to the demonetization decision have been very irresponsible," Jaitley said while addressing a press conference here.
He said the main objective of the scheme is to create 'clean money'.
" The objective of the scheme is clean money and clean transactions," he said.
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