In a move to tackle corruption and black money, PM Modi announced that ₹500 and ₹1,000 would not be considered legal currency from November 9 onwards.
While the decision may yield long-term gains for the economy, The Hindu journalist Shiv Sunny chronicled exactly how the ban is affecting everyday Indians in this powerful tweet thread:
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I am accepting Rs 500 notes only from customers who will buy vegetable worth Rs 450: Balram, vendor.… https://t.co/T0KB2WQhst
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Traffic cops say they are issuing court challans if violators have no change. #DeMonetisation @the_hindu @abaruah64
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I had to borrow Rs 200 from my employer for food for my family, left with Rs 80: Mahesh, a labourer.… https://t.co/TcQmG2FTdk
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I cannot read. No one has informed me details of #DeMonetisation rules. Can you tell me rules in detail: Tara Devi… https://t.co/s6dQw7xfQb
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I have no bank account, no identity proof. What shud I do with my Rs 2k savings: Ghanshyam, labourer.… https://t.co/on9YGYfJzv
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No buyers for my bananas in 2 hrs of business today, only those wanting change visiting me: HR Islam.… https://t.co/1hZkNw4pCU
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Wholesalers didn't sell to me today. Customers aggressive if I don't accept their big notes: Ranjeet.… https://t.co/BNc4Efx7aP
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I have no id proof, hav a bank account in my native village. Relatives will bring my passbook: Kamla.… https://t.co/57kLrmgydG
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I sold a goat for Rs 5k, but no change to buy food. Planning to cut one of my goats for food: Pappu.… https://t.co/g1GXslNtPW
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I have 5k, but no change for dish TV, phone recharge. Shopkeepers want commission for change: Vicky #DeMonetisation… https://t.co/MhMz1VZpoR
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Petrol pumps did not accept Rs 500 for refuelling. Government must strictly enforce rules: Rinku. #DeMonetisation… https://t.co/jpWEqDhyJ5
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Local med shop refused to accept Rs 500 note, bt agreed to give medicines on credit: Gopal, labourer.… https://t.co/Ql1NfICYWm
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My empty gas cylinder isn't getting filled as I hav no change. Lunch hasn't been cooked today: Sunil.… https://t.co/guvZ79ZK24
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Mohd Zaneef, man with injuries, wasn't sold medicines worth Rs 230 as he has just Rs 70 change. #DeMonetisation… https://t.co/hC7hHmPmLR
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Khemraj has shut his grocery shop as customers in his locality have no change. In Delhi Cant area. #DeMonetisation… https://t.co/7whBzkVLlq
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Pintu, a labourer, has left his aadhaar card in his Bihar village, has no bank account or change. #DeMonetisation… https://t.co/DqwC4lFwAn
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Suresh won't allow me to leave if I don't give him Rs 100 notes for his 500. He is desperate. #DeMonetisation… https://t.co/qEUdlsvAK8
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A family in Delhi Cant counts all the change left with them. #DeMonetisation @the_hindu @abaruah64
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I have 9k in savings, but just Rs 7 in change. Had no breakfast today: Amar Singh, tempo cleaner. #DeMonetisation… https://t.co/b2lrO4B17L