Kolkata: Reacting on reports of currency shortage in some states, West Bengal
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said the development was a reminder
of demonetisation days.
"Seeing reports of ATMs running out of cash in several
States. Big notes missing. Reminder of #DeMonetisation days.
Is there a Financial Emergency going on in the country? #CashCrunch #CashlessATMs," she said in a tweet.
There
have been reports of currency shortage in at least six states --
Gujarat, eastern Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and
Telangana.
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, however, said
there was "more than adequate" currency in circulation and the temporary
shortage in certain states was being "tackled quickly".
"Overall, there is more than adequate currency in
circulation and also available with banks. The temporary shortage caused
by the 'sudden and unusual increase' (in demand) in some areas is being
tackled quickly," he assured.
PTI
