Subhash K Jha (DNA; November 10, 2016)

In a bid to end corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the 500 rupee and 1000 rupee currency notes would no longer be legal tender from midnight of November 8, 2016. We spoke to a cross-section of people from B-Town to find out what it meant to them.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
While in school I could never pass in arithmetic. I was completely involved, committed and dedicated to the sound of music. I think our PM Sri Narendra Modiji understands maths better than any Indian. Perhaps this decision to ban 500 and 1000 rupee currency is to control the misuse of money to fund international violence and terrorism.

Satish Kaushik
I think it is a great step towards stopping unaccounted black money and fake currency. It will make some people uneasy now, but it will be for good in the long term.

Sudhir Mishra
It’s a great move. All the black money will be unearthed. Vulgar obscene spending will stop. Prices will come down. Fake currency will disappear and funding of terror will stop.

Naseeruddin Shah
Courageous decision. Let’s pray this works to check the black money monster. By the way prohibition hasn’t been able to stop the inflow of booze.

Prasoon Joshi
Today hard-earned money smiles. Respect the historical step by our Prime Minister, his intention and action.

Shekhar Suman
Modiji’s tactical and strategic move of check and mate. Interestingly while India gets stumped America gets trumped!

Pooja Bhatt
He just gave birth to a new flourishing black money exchange market.

Taapsee Pannu
This is the most drastic decision I’ve seen the Indian government take during my lifetime. I hope it makes for a better India for our future generations. Now, I hope they do something about the taxes and not over-burden the citizens because we pay way too much tax compensating for people who hoard illicit wealth.