Opposition parties launch nationwide protest against demonetisation; take to streets

The opposition parties are protesting against demonetisation, demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s to roll it back.

Several political parties called for a nationwide shutdown, however, few of them such as Congress and TMC have refrained from it, saying it will lead to losses.

But, opposition blocked railway tracks in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, upping their ante against scrapping of old notes.

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi also protested outside parliament. “This deadlock can only end when the PM comes for discussion in the house,” said Mallikarjun Kharge of the Congress in the Lok Sabha.

The Congress clarified it was not seeking for a rollback but sought remedies to help rural India, especially farmers. However, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for rollback of demonetisation.