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Modi’s cash crackdown hits rivals’ election campaign coffers

Oppostion politicians lead a rally in New Delhi against Narendra Modi’s demonetisation drive

By: Eastern Eye Staff

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s shock ban on high-value banknotes will hit the war chests of his rivals before a key state election next year, sparking accusations that his strike against “black cash” will unfairly boost his party’s chances. That is despite widespread anger among millions of Indians forced to queue outside banks to change small amounts of old money for legal tender, possibly denting support for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at least in the short term. Opposition politicians are scrambling to redraft campaign plans ahead of the ballot expected early next year in Uttar Pradesh, a state…

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