Mamata tweets against demonetisation move

Mamata further tweeted,''Desperate attempt to start a 'black mechanism' with indelible ink shows this govt distrusts the common people''. Also, there are by-elections on Nov 19.

New Delhi, Nov 15: With millions grappling with demonetisation blues, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed Modi saying government distrusts the common people.

Mamata further tweeted,''Desperate attempt to start a 'black mechanism' with indelible ink shows this govt distrusts the common people''. Also, there are by-elections on Nov 19. What will the EC say about this decision to put indelible on prospective voters? #DeMonetisation

While, Narendra Modi is getting public support , Mamata terms demonetisation move as 'draconian' saying people are facing difficulties by this policy.

Mamta's remarks came after the Centre has announced that those who exchange cash at bank branches would receive an indelible ink mark on their finger, to prevent multiple withdrawals. The government also cautioned the public against believing social media messages on the demonetisation drive+ , saying many wrong messages are doing the rounds.