Trinamool Congress gives notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss demonetization; urges opposition parties to unite over this

Kolkata, Nov 11 (KNN) Mamata Banerjee led Trinamool Congress has given a notice in Rajya Sabha to suspend business on November 16 and discuss the demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 currency notes.

West Bengal Chief Minister Banerjee has also called upon all opposition parties to unite and fight against the ‘political and financial anarchy’.

Leader of the party in Rajya Sabha, Derek O’Brien said that the party has given a notice in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the issue suspending business under Rule 267 on November 16.

He said it was vital that the black money hoarders and the corrupt were punished, but it must not be done by inconveniencing the common people and the poor.

He added that there must be a proper action plan for implementation of such an extensive move which directly affects millions, especially the middle class and the poor.

Hitting out at the Centre over the decision, Banerjee had earlier said the demonetisation has resulted in a “complete disaster and chaos” and had urged the Modi government to rescind the “hasty decision”.

“Please save people from this disaster. Roads are closed, markets shut, patients not being admitted to private hospitals, millions affected. Chaos everywhere,” Mamata Banerjee had said on Wednesday, according to a press release by All India Trinamool Congress.

Raising her pitch against Centre on demonetisation Banerjee has called upon all opposition parties to unite and fight against the ‘political and financial anarchy’.

“May I appeal to all political parties in the Opposition to work together boldly against the anti-poor government at the Centre. Let us fight this political and financial anarchy together. We will be with you all,” Mamata Banerjee said in a statement on Twitter.

She also shared an example of how the demonetisation is affecting the marginalised section: “There are millions of real stories across cities, towns, villages about #NoteBan affecting the marginalised. Here is only one example. Tea garden owners have expressed difficulty to pay wages on time. This could lead to frustration among poor workers, most of whom are tribals. Desperation? Starvation?”