Local traders opposed Kejriwal in Azaadpura Mandi Rally

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ In yet sign of public support to Narendra Modi government’s currency ban, the traders at Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi have removed posters of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee’s proposed rally against demonetisation issue on Thursday. The posters were removed by a group of angry traders, who also shouted slogans against Kejriwal and Mamata.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee had announced yesterday that they duo will address a rally against demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes oraganised by the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday.

The rally will be held at Azadpur Mandi, the biggest vegetable and fruits wholesale hub in the national capital. “Public meeting against demonetisation at 11 am at Azadpur Mandi tomorrow. People who are facing problems due to demonetisation reach there,” Kejriwal said in a series of tweets.

Kejriwal said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is also protesting against the Centre’s decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, will also join him and address farmers, traders and labourers.