Opposition parties all set to observe “Black Day” against demonitisation

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 3

Non-BJP opposition political parties appealed to the public to take part in the proposed “Black Day” observation due to be held on November 8 in protest against Demonitisation.

A press conference was held at Congress Bhawan with regards to the proposed “Black Day” observance wherein chairman of the observance committee, Gonvinda Konthoujam, informed that preparation for the protest demonstration has been completed.

He appealed to the public to take part in the protest to send a loud and clear message to the BJP that people can no longer endure the ill effect of the Demonitisation.

The BJP government set in motion Demonitisation with the objective to curb black money but it has miserably failed to achieve its goal, it contended.

Demonitisation has inflicted an adverse impact on the lives and economy of the country, he asserted adding that over 100 people have lost their lives as a result of Demonitisation.

Govindas opined that the future of the nation can be at stake if the BJP and its allies continue to be in power.

Convener of the observance committee and CPI leader, L Sotinkumar, said marking the “Black Day” a massive rally would be organize starting from Congress Bhawan till Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace compound, where a public convention will be held.

He said many intellectual and think tanks will shed lights on the adverse impact of Demonitisation during the meeting and added that the opposition parties is expecting around 5000 people.

The observance committee comprises of Non-BJP opposition parties including INC, RSP, AIFB, BSP, CPI, NCP, AAP, JDS, AITC, CPM. 

The proposed “Black Day” observation in the state is a part of the nation-wide protest against Demonitisation organize by non-BJP opposition political parties.