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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JD)

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Mangaluru, Nov 28: On a day declared by the Congress as 'Aakrosh Diwas' to protest against demonetisation, the district unit of BJP Yuva Morcha celebrated the central government's move aimed at curbing black money by bursting crackers and distributing sweets to the people at State Bank here.

President of district BJP unit Sanjeeva Matandoor launched the celebration by handing over a red rose to the branch manager of State Bank as a token of gratitude for cooperating with the government. The gathered also handed over roses to other bank officials and also to the security guard of the bank.

Addressing reporters, Matandoor said that all the bank personnel have managed the crowds efficiently and helped the government in implementing demonetisation and hence the BJP was thanking them.

Former MLC Monappa Bhandary said that the Congress and other political parties are opposing people's opinion by holding the Aakrosh Diwas. "People have been patiently supporting demonetisation by depositing their notes at the bank. They have understood the importance of this decision but the the political parties just want to oppose the government." he said.

The gathered also raised slogans against the Aakrosh Diwas and black money hoarders.

Earlier Report

Mangaluru: Demonetisation - While Congress protests, HJV celebrates

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JD)

Mangaluru, Nov 28: While protests were held in various parts of the city by the Congress and the Left parties against demonetisation, the city unit of Hindu Jagarana Vedike (HJV), showing strong support to the Modi-led NDA government, celebrated 'Vijayotsava' or victory at Pumpwell here on Monday November 28.

The activists celebrated by bursting crackers and distributing sweets to the public.

Speaking to reporters, Subhash Padil, the city unit secretary of the Vedike said, "Our Prime Minister wants to make India a 'Vishwa Guru' (world leader). We are happy about the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes. We congratulate the PM on that and extend our solidarity with the decision. I urge every citizen of the country to support him in this regard so that he can do great things for the country."

Lamenting that protests were being held against the move, he said, "We are sad that a few people are holding bandh and protests against this decision. But as citizens of this country we must support our Prime Minister."

BJP Yuva Morch is also expected to hold a 'Vijayotsava' later in the afternoon.

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