Akhilesh Yadav Challenges BJP Over 2016 Demonetisation And Demands Open Debate

Samajwadi Party chief <b>Akhilesh Yadav</b> has renewed his sharp criticism of the 2016 demonetisation exercise during a press conference in Lucknow. He labeled the currency ban as the biggest corruption scandal in the world and challenged the ruling government to a public debate. The opposition leader alleged that the policy severely damaged banks, small traders, and micro, small, and medium enterprises. He also claimed that the move increased cash circulation, acted as a slow poison for the economy, and allegedly intended to sink financial institutions. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responded by accusing opposition parties of past corruption and recruitment irregularities. Yadav also invoked the child known as Khajanchi, marking ten years since his association with the currency ban protests.