Prime Minister Narendra Modi's sudden move to demonetise the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes got citizens rushing to the ATMS and Twitterati rushing to the micro-blogging site to 'celebrate' the decision
'Note'-worthy! Twitterati 'celebrate' demise of 500 and 1000 rupees notes
People watching news channel broadcasting PM Narendra Modi's address to the nation talking about the demonetization of Rs 500 and 100 currency notes with effect from midnight, making these notes invalid in a major assault on black money,fake currency and corruption,in Allahabad on Tuesday. Pic/PTI
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Taking the nation by surprise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday night announced demonetisation of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight, making these notes invalid in a major assault on black money, fake currency and corruption.
In his 40-minute address, first in Hindi and later in English, the Prime Minister said the notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 "will not be legal tender from midnight tonight" and these will be "just worthless piece of paper."
Twitteratti, naturally, reacted to the Prime Minister's sudden move. While some celebrated the decision by comparing it with the cross-border 'surgical strikes' conducted by the Indian Army, there were others who saw it as an opportunity to display their wit.
HERE'S WHAT THEY HAD TO SAY:
Railway stations and airports will allow Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes till November 11, so that all people with black money can push off.
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) November 8, 2016
Surgical Strike On Black Money Holders!
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) November 8, 2016
Prime Minister Modi Says Rs 500 and Rs 1000 Notes Will Be Banned From Midnight. Bold And Brilliant!
Rip Rs 500 and Rs 1000 Note :D
— DINANSH SEPOLIA (@DINANSHSEPOLIA) November 8, 2016
Cheers! No more #blackmoney pic.twitter.com/gT3HXWQNN1
Future of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes if not exchanged by Dec 30.#BlackMoney#IndiaSaysNoToCorruption pic.twitter.com/isTG4xaILY
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 8, 2016
#BlackMoney At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake and count their Rs 500 and Rs 1000 Notes
— GADA (@GadaJainan) November 8, 2016
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No need to panic. Just deposit your Rs 500/1000 notes in your bank account. Problem is only for those with unaccounted cash and #BlackMoney.
— Amish Tripathi (@authoramish) November 8, 2016
Wallet got robbed an hour ago which had 600 rs. Found it lying on the ground with 500 still in it
— P.R. (@pr_akash_raj) November 8, 2016
NASA's picture of Indians staying up whole night counting their 500 & 1000 Re notes pic.twitter.com/3fzoXPkDy7
— Atul Khatri (@one_by_two) November 8, 2016
Meanwhile BJP spokespersons thinking-Yaar ye debate khatm ho to ghar jaakar hum bhi apne Rs 500 or 1000 ke notes baahar nikalen. #BlackMoney
— Paresh Rawal fαи (@Babu_Bhaiyaa) November 8, 2016
Sigh. Not able to create a tweet on the fact that the M & D in MODI are the Roman numerals for 1000 & 500. (Sulkily goes off to sleep)
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) November 8, 2016
If U r wondering what to do with your Rs 500, 1000 notes or #BlackMoney after this Surgical Strike by Prime Minister Modi.. Here is solution pic.twitter.com/HGMzHNki56
— Paresh Rawal fαи (@Babu_Bhaiyaa) November 8, 2016
Two surgical strikes in one year.
— Divya Ravishankar (@divyars92) November 8, 2016
One by the Army the other my Modi. Chaa gaya bharat iss saal. #BlackMoney #IndiaFightsCorruption
Modi trumps black money?
— Manish Pant (@manishpant) November 8, 2016
I am selling this rare collectors Rs 500 note from 2016 AD Modi era for Rs 10,000. Anyone interested please contact. Pls RT. pic.twitter.com/zTcXN3527y
— Kabir Taneja (@KabirTaneja) November 8, 2016
500 and 1000 notes banned in India. Sharad Pawar devastated.
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 8, 2016
Notes that are going back to where they were made :
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 8, 2016
1. 500 Rupees Note
2. 1000 Rupees Notes
3. Samsung Galaxy Notes
How often you see #BlackMoney and Sharad Pawar trending at a same time? :D #SurgicalStrikeonBlackMoney
— Adwait (@adwaitk007) November 8, 2016
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