Demonetisation: PM Modi's mother exchanges currency for Rs 4,500

Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi was seen waiting for her turn to exchange currency

Gandhinagar, Nov 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi was seen at a bank on Tuesday to exchange the recent demonetised notes.

90-year-old Heeraben was seen carrying old currency in her hand as she waited for her turn and was later seen exchanging the notes at a counter. She was accompanied by family members who helped her through the entire process.

Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi at a bank in Gandhinagar to exchange currency of Rs 4500 #DeMonetisation pic.twitter.com/Omqh51Gv7D

— ANI (@ANI_news) November 15, 2016

Soon after she received the new currency, Heeraben Modi posed for cameras and showed the new notes that she received.

Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi avails new currency notes at a bank in Gandhinagar #DeMonetisation pic.twitter.com/vAhXhY0Iu6

— ANI (@ANI_news) November 15, 2016

This comes after Narendra Modi on Nov 8 announced the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, in a bid to fight the black money and fake currency menace.

Since the announcment was made, there has been panic and chaos outside banks and ATMs as people try to withdraw or deposit money. Several efforts are being made to make the entire process a smooth experience for the customers.

Modi had later said that though he knew that people were facing a lot of difficulties, he appealed to everyone to bear the problems for a few more weeks till things settle down completely.

OneIndia News