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What do you think of the decision by the Indian Government to demonetize 500 and 1000 rupee notes?
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The demonetization of 500 and 1000 rupee notes in India in November 2016 aimed to curb black money, corruption, counterfeit currency, and terrorism financing. The government replaced the old notes with new ones of 500 and 2000 rupee denominations to promote a digital economy, financial inclusion, and transparency. However, the sudden move caused disruption, cash shortages, and hardship to the common people, especially those in rural areas and the informal sector. It also impacted the GDP growth rate, the informal cash-dependent industries, and the political landscape.