Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Monday joined the nationwide protest by non-BJP political parties against demonetisation here at Supermarket, demanding monetisation of Rs.500 and 1000 notes till new notes are sufficiently supplied and opening of banking facilities in rural areas.
Hundreds of party workers and well wishers, veteran party leaders were present. The party workers were seen holding placards and some of which read– “Monetise Rs.500-1000 notes,” “Allow schools and hospitals to accept all notes,” and “Open service bank in rural areas” etc.
NPCC members hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for its “disastrous” demonetisation move which they said had brought untold sufferings especially to the common man.
The speakers also took a dig at the BJP government, not only for rendering Rs.1000/500 notes illegal, but also for the conspicuous lack of planning and execution. The whole process has created chaos in every part of the country resulting in the deaths of many.
Insufficient lower denomination notes, non-availability of ‘change’ for Rs. 2000, lack of banking facilities in rural areas, inability to purchase essential commodities due to withdrawal limits etc were, among other things, some of the concerns raised by the speakers.
NPCC president K. Therie in his address lambasted the move saying it was a “disaster” which has burdened the common public in numerous ways.
He accused Modi of failing to fulfil his election promises on the issue of black money and added that demonetisation was just a sham to cover up his unsuccessful attempts to bring back black money from offshore accounts.
Therie maintained that no person in their right mind would implement such “egoistic diktat” which has not just inconvenienced the common man but has caused deaths in several cases.
Therie also took a jibe at the leadership acumen of Modi, saying “he should know that black money is not with common people but with people in position– big corporations, mafias etc.”
Therie also termed Modi’s ‘cashless society’ slogan a ridiculous proposition pointing out how very few shops in Nagaland accept cards.
Later, a representation signed by NPCC president and party workers addressed to the President of India was submitted through Deputy Commissioner’s office, Dimapur.
Meanwhile, Kohima District Congress Committee also staged a rally in Kohima and later submitted a memorandum to the President of India through DC Kohima.
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