AAP protests demonetisation

Tribune News Service 

Amritsar, February 19

Leaders and workers of the Aam Adami Party (AAP) today staged protests at various locations of the city against demonetisation. They alleged that even after 100 days of demonetisation, the situation had not improved. 

AAP candidate for the Amritsar Lok Sabha bypoll Upkar Singh Sandhu led the protest at Hall Gate while Inderbir Singh Nijjar headed the protest at Hatthi Gate. Manish Aggarwal led the protest at Novelty Chowk and Balwinder Singh Sahota at Court Chow. 

Speaking on the occasion, AAP leader Manish Aggarwal, said, “Demonetisation is complete failure of Prime Minister Narandra Modi. The decision was taken due to vested political interests as the Assembly elections are being held in Punjab, Goa and UP. The move led to the death of more than 100 persons. A large number of people lost their jobs. Retailers, traders and industrialists have suffered a huge loss due to it. The PM is responsible for this mess” 

“State Local Bodies Minister and BJP candidate from Amritsar North Anil Joshi had requested the people with folded hands not to punish him for demonetisation. It means that leaders of the BJP don’t endorse the move,” added Aggarwal. 

AAP leader Sandhu said, “The common man wants to know that how much black money has been unearthed.” 

The APP leader said the GDP which was earlier around 7-7.5% was now expected to be around 6% in the coming years. He said, “Demonetisation has shattered the confidence of the people on banking and currency and gave a boost to black marketing. The note of Rs 2,000 will help in increasing corruption.”