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In Imphal, Rs 2000 identity crisis: 'Is this real currency?'
The Indian Express | Oinam Anand | Imphal, November 19, 2016
Already reeling under an economic blockade on supply lines, imposed by the United Naga Council from November 1, the Centre’s move to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes has brought trading at Khwairamband bazaar, fondly called ‘Ima Keithel’, to near-minimal.
What has made the situation more skewed is that banks have primarily issued Rs 2,000 notes since they reopened after the demonetisation announcement on November 8. And these notes are hardly welcomed with enthusiasm at Khwairamband, India’s largest all-women market where all shops are owned and operated by women.
“Is this real currency? Will this get banned too?” asked Manitombi, 66, as she showed the only currency she possesses as of now – the new pink note.
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