Akhilesh Yadav Challenges BJP to Debate on 2016 Demonetisation

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has renewed his criticism of the 2016 demonetisation, labeling it a major corruption scandal that harmed MSMEs and increased cash circulation. He challenged the ruling BJP to a public debate on the policy's economic impacts. In response, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused the opposition of historical corruption and recruitment irregularities.