Congress holds countrywide protest on demonetisation anniversary

The Congress on Friday held protests across the country against the Centre’s decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 two years ago. Thursday marked the second anniversary of demonetisation.
Calling the decision “ill-fated and ill-thought”, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said November 8 was when Indians need to remember that “economic policymaking should be handled with thought and care”. He also urged the government not to resort to any more “unorthodox, short-term” economic measures that could lead to uncertainty in the economy and financial markets.