Demonetization demons

Sir — This refers to the editorial, “Was it worth itIJ” (November 8).  Demonetization anniversary on November 8 was observed by both the Union Government and the Opposition as an economic success and a black day in India’s economic history respectively. It has been a year since both the Government and the Opposition have been indulging in an unabated war of words over the move which has caused mental anguish to the common man. 

In support of demonetisation, the common man stood in long queues in banks and ATMs to withdraw and deposit money. Now, we have been informed that demonetisation and the Goods and Services Tax have numerous benefits. However, the claim is baseless. The upcoming Assembly elections in several States, including Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, may answer the question whether both the moves really benefited the common man or broke their backbone.