Book Modi for demonetisation deaths, says Congress member

MUMBAI: Blaming Narendra Modi for the deaths of over 70 persons linked to demonetisation, Mumbai Congress President Sanjay Nirupam said on Tuesday that the Prime Minister "should be booked for murder". He said millions of people were on the streets today and they had no money to buy food, medicines or other articles of daily necessities after the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. "These people have been standing in long queues for so many days, waiting to deposit and withdraw their own money which is now stuck in the banks. So far, more than 70 persons have died," Nirupam said. "One and only person is responsible for all these deaths -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I demand he should be held responsible and booked under Section 302 (of IPC) for murder," he said.