Congress Slams PM Modi, Stating Notebandi Ruined Economy and Votebandi Harms Polity

The Congress party slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, stating that demonetisation devastated the economy while votebandi is destroying the polity. Congress general secretary <b>Jairam Ramesh</b> shared a media report screenshot on social media, marking the decade since the 2016 policy announcement. Ten years ago, Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation to announce the overnight demonetisation of <b>₹500</b> and <b>₹1,000</b> currency notes, removing <b>86%</b> of cash from circulation. Ramesh highlighted that cash usage remains unchanged and fake notes are reportedly on the rise. The opposition party has consistently criticized the government regarding the anniversary, calling the 2016 move a monumental blunder. The party argued that the reckless decision failed to achieve its stated objectives and broke the back of the Indian economy.