Slamming the BJP government over demonetisation, Senior Congress leader A K Antony on Friday said the third annivesary of the exercise was a 'black day' for the people and has proved 'catastrophic'.
Speaking to reporters here, he said the November 8 2016 decision of the government to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes has 'destroyed' the peace, happiness and livelihood of farmers and the unorganised sector, traders, small and medium scale industry sector.
"Today is a black day for the Indian people, who are suffering because of this decision. It was the beginning of this kind of catastrophe."
Lashing out at the ruling NDA at the Centre, the former defense minister also said job creation "is in a coma."
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