"It's not an revolutionary decision as claimed by the government… Government should have planned the things in a better manner," Mann, a member of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), said.
According to the lawmaker, the people were unhappy to have to stand in lines and the country's businesses were suffering due to the disruption of the cash flow.
"Farmers are standing outside the banks to draw their money. Due to cash crunch agricultural activities is suffering," Mann said.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologize to people for the inconveniences the reform had caused them, Congress Party member Pramod Tiwari told Sputnik.
"We have three demands, there should be an enquiry by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, Prime Minister should reply in the Parliament and Prime Minister must apologize to the nation for the unpopular demonitization drive which has created hardships for the peoples," Tiwari said.
On November 9, Indian authorities initiated a currency reform aimed at fighting corruption and shadow economy, under which the banknotes with the nominal value of 500 and 1000 rupees (about $8 and $15) will be withdrawn from circulation. Citizens have to spend hours in line to change the old banknotes for the new ones, while there is a limit on withdrawing new banknotes.
