I was preparing for NEET PG when demonetization was announced. My younger sister's marriage was slated to December. I was doing a part time job as a Medical Officer and had some money in my account which was needed for marriage.I used to study in the library till 1 am and.. (1/4)
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...then start my hunt for an ATM in search of money. After visiting 3-4 ATMs , I could get a 2k note and used to go to bed hoping the luck to shine the next day too.
RBI later declared that 99.3% of the currency was back in the banks. I donno whether we have data..
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on the number of lives lost, job and livelihood losses due to an awesome idea of Mr Bokil. The middle class and poor families were badly hit due to the unprecedented move. Donno how much black money was caught or how many big sharks went behind bars.
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Note- Local BJP MLA from my district bought an expensive car worth 35 lakhs for his 13 year old son on 7th November, the previous day. Coincidence??? Okay!