DEA Secretary @DasShaktikanta : Banks to use indelible ink mark at cash counters to avoid same people exchanging money at different places.— Ministry of Finance (@FinMinIndia) November 15, 2016
The move has been announced as a measure to reduce large crowds at bank branches, that have led to hours-long waits for cash. Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das announced the move on Tuesday morning.This will start today in major cities.
Indelible ink is only for exchange of old notes.— Shaktikanta Das (@DasShaktikanta) November 15, 2016
WB CM Mamata Banerjee slams the decision, calls it desperate attempt to start a 'black mechanism.'
Desperate attempt to start a 'black mechanism' with indelible ink shows this govt distrusts the common people... 1/2 #DeMonetisation— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 15, 2016
Also, there are by-elections on Nov 19. What will the EC say about this decision to put indelible on prospective voters? #DeMonetisation 2/2— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 15, 2016
