-The Indian Express Naidu had earlier praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for demonetising Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, even taking credit for the decision. Hyderabad: ANDHRA PRADESH Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, who was among the first to welcome the Centre’s demonetisation decision, did a Turnaround on Tuesday, saying it was “not what we wished for” and pointed out that there was no solution in sight even after “more than 40 days”. Naidu...
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Odisha farmers go back to barter of labour practice post demonetisation
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