Mayawati accuses PM Modi and his government of imposing an undeclared economic emergency

BSP chief Mayawati on Thursday criticised the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, claiming that the poor had been badly affected by the move.

Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government of imposing an undeclared “economic emergency”, Mayawati told reporters here that the PM’s decision was not meant for public good but for deriving “sadistic pleasure” from the plight of others.

“The Congress imposed political emergency. This government has imposed undeclared economic emergency. Nearly 90 per cent people are suffering because of the decision,” she said.