The state of Haryana's cabinet minister Anil Vij has tested Positive for covid-19, Anil Vij is north Indian state Haryana's home and health minister who had volunteered to be administered with the trial dose of a potential corona vaccine named Co-Vaccine

Haryana's Minister Anil Vij tested positive for COVID-19; Admitted to civil hospital

India: Haryana cabinet minister Anil Vij tested positive for covid-19

<p>The&nbsp;Haryana health minister Anil Vij has tested positive for the novel <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> after taking a trial shot of&nbsp;Bharat Biotech's Covaxin <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccine</a>.</p>

<p>"I have been tested Corona positive. I am admitted in Civil Hospital Ambala Cantt. All those who have come in close contact to me are advised to get themselves tested for corona," he posted on Twitter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I have been tested Corona positive. I am admitted in Civil Hospital Ambala Cantt. All those who have come in close contact to me are advised to get themselves tested for corona.</p>
— ANIL VIJ MINISTER HARYANA (@anilvijminister) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilvijminister/status/1335093819654619137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Anil Vij, a&nbsp;Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, had taken a trial shot of India's COVID-19 vaccine's third phase of trial in Haryana on November 20. "I Will be administered trial dose of Coronavirus vaccine #Covaxin a Bharat Biotech product Tomorrow at 11 am at Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantt under the expert supervision of a team of &nbsp;Doctors from PGI Rohtak and Health Department. I have volunteered to take the trial dose," he had announced through Twitter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I Will be administered trial dose of Coronavirus vaccine <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Covaxin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Covaxin</a> a Bharat Biotech product Tomorrow at 11 am at Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantt under the expert supervision of a team of Doctors from PGI Rohtak and Health Department. I have volunteered to take the trial dose.</p>
— ANIL VIJ MINISTER HARYANA (@anilvijminister) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilvijminister/status/1329393082614202369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>A few weeks later when the minister was in Chandigarh, he reported fatigue and decided to get himself tested. "He got tested himself today morning and the result is positive. The staff will be tested today itself," his team had reported.</p>

<p>The news of him testing positive after administering a trial dose has raised questions about Bharat Biotech's vaccine's effectiveness.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/citing-tech-issues-un-covid-19-summit-nixes-adar-poonawalla-video-347619" hreflang="en">Citing tech issues, UN Covid-19 summit nixes Adar Poonawalla video</a></strong></p>

<p>Indian pharmaceutical company has also released a statement after Anil Vij tested positive. "Covaxin clinical trials are based on a 2-dose schedule, given 28 days apart. The vaccine efficacy will be determined 14 days post the 2nd dose. Covaxin has been designed to be efficacious when subjects receive both doses," the company said. "The phase-3 trials are double-blinded and randomized, where 50% of subjects (participants in the trial) receive vaccine &amp; 50% of subjects receive placebo."</p>

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<p>Bharat Biotech had started phase 3 trial of the vaccine only after successfully completing the trial of the first two phases. The pharmaceutical company has engaged with nearly 26,000 volunteers for this vaccine's third phase trial in India — making it the largest ever such trial in India.</p>


The Haryana health minister Anil Vij has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after taking a trial shot of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin vaccine. "I have been tested Corona positive.

The Haryana health minister Anil Vij has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after taking a trial shot of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin vaccine. "I have been tested Corona positive. I am admitted in Civil Hospital Ambala Cantt. All those who have come in close contact to me are advised to get themselves tested for corona," he posted on Twitter. Also read| India adds 36,652 new coronavirus cases; death toll stands at 139,700 I have been tested Corona positive. I am admitted in Civil Hospital Ambala Cantt. All those who have come in close contact to me are advised to get themselves tested for corona. — ANIL VIJ MINISTER HARYANA (@anilvijminister) December 5, 2020 × Anil Vij, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, had taken a trial shot of India's COVID-19 vaccine's third phase of trial in Haryana on November 20. "I Will be administered trial dose of Coronavirus vaccine #Covaxin a Bharat Biotech product Tomorrow at 11 am at Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantt under the expert supervision of a team of Doctors from PGI Rohtak and Health Department. I have volunteered to take the trial dose," he had announced through Twitter. I Will be administered trial dose of Coronavirus vaccine #Covaxin a Bharat Biotech product Tomorrow at 11 am at Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantt under the expert supervision of a team of Doctors from PGI Rohtak and Health Department. I have volunteered to take the trial dose. — ANIL VIJ MINISTER HARYANA (@anilvijminister) November 19, 2020 × A few weeks later when the minister was in Chandigarh, he reported fatigue and decided to get himself tested. "He got tested himself today morning and the result is positive. The staff will be tested today itself," his team had reported. The news of him testing positive after administering a trial dose has raised questions about Bharat Biotech's vaccine's effectiveness. Also read| Citing tech issues, UN Covid-19 summit nixes Adar Poonawalla video Indian pharmaceutical company has also released a statement after Anil Vij tested positive. "Covaxin clinical trials are based on a 2-dose schedule, given 28 days apart. The vaccine efficacy will be determined 14 days post the 2nd dose. Covaxin has been designed to be efficacious when subjects receive both doses," the company said. "The phase-3 trials are double-blinded and randomized, where 50% of subjects (participants in the trial) receive vaccine & 50% of subjects receive placebo." COVAXINᵀᴹ trials are based on a 2-dose schedule, given 28 days apart. The vaccine efficacy will be determined 2 weeks after the 2nd dose. pic.twitter.com/ZKmGuKbBMf — BharatBiotech (@BharatBiotech) December 5, 2020 × Bharat Biotech had started phase 3 trial of the vaccine only after successfully completing the trial of the first two phases. The pharmaceutical company has engaged with nearly 26,000 volunteers for this vaccine's third phase trial in India — making it the largest ever such trial in India.

Haryana minister Anil Vij tests positive for COVID-19 after trial Covaxin shot

<p>The state government on Saturday appealed to the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation to make staying arrangements for Haryana residents who are employed with the Delhi government, saying their daily movement increases the risk of COVID-19 spread.</p>

<p>Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said Sonipat, which borders Delhi, has so far reported 17 coronavirus cases and claimed 13 of them were found to have contracted the infection in the national capital.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/donate-blood-plasma-delhi-cm-arvind-kejriwal-appeals-to-recovered-covid-19-patients-294509"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Donate blood plasma, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal appeals to recovered COVID-19 patients</strong></a></p>

<p>He said a Delhi police personnel, who resides in Jhajjar, was also found coronavirus positive. Besides, a few COVID-19 positive cases in Gurgaon were found to have contracted infection in Delhi, he said.</p>

<p>"This situation poses grave danger and increases risk of infection manifold to Haryana," he said.</p>

<p>Likewise, he said, there are many areas including Gurgaon, Jhajjar, Bahadurgarh and Faridabad, where Haryana residents who are employed in Delhi commute daily between their homes and workplace.</p>

<p>"I request the Arvind Kejriwal government that those Delhi government employees who reside in Haryana, the arrangements for their stay should be made in the national capital itself and no passes should be issued to them for visiting their homes (in Haryana)," Vij, who is also the state's Health Minister, said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-hope-people-appreciate-value-of-sport-and-fitness-after-crisis-bhaichung-bhutia-opens-up-on-life-under-lockdown-impact-of-pandemic-on-global-football-and-more-294612"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Exclusive: 'Hope people appreciate value of sport and fitness after crisis' - Bhaichung Bhutia opens up on life under lockdown, impact of pandemic on global football and more</strong></a></p>

<p>He said as these employees are issued passes by the Delhi government, despite heavy police presence at the inter-state borders, the authorities in Haryana have to allow them.</p>

<p>"The Delhi government should not issue passes and make arrangements for their stay in the national capital," he said.</p>

<p>Vij said he has directed Haryana's Director General of Police to completely seal off the borders with Delhi and ensure anyone, who is not authorised, does not enter the state.</p>

<p>On Delhi employees who travel to Haryana using passes, he said, "If the Kejriwal government does not stop issuing these passes and make arrangements for their stay, we may be forced to think about the next course of action".</p>


The state government on Saturday appealed to the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation to make staying arrangements for Haryana residents who are employed with the Delhi government, saying their daily movement increases the risk of COVID-19 spread.

The state government on Saturday appealed to the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation to make staying arrangements for Haryana residents who are employed with the Delhi government, saying their daily movement increases the risk of COVID-19 spread. Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said Sonipat, which borders Delhi, has so far reported 17 coronavirus cases and claimed 13 of them were found to have contracted the infection in the national capital. Also read: Donate blood plasma, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal appeals to recovered COVID-19 patients He said a Delhi police personnel, who resides in Jhajjar, was also found coronavirus positive. Besides, a few COVID-19 positive cases in Gurgaon were found to have contracted infection in Delhi, he said. "This situation poses grave danger and increases risk of infection manifold to Haryana," he said. Likewise, he said, there are many areas including Gurgaon, Jhajjar, Bahadurgarh and Faridabad, where Haryana residents who are employed in Delhi commute daily between their homes and workplace. "I request the Arvind Kejriwal government that those Delhi government employees who reside in Haryana, the arrangements for their stay should be made in the national capital itself and no passes should be issued to them for visiting their homes (in Haryana)," Vij, who is also the state's Health Minister, said. Also read: Exclusive: 'Hope people appreciate value of sport and fitness after crisis' - Bhaichung Bhutia opens up on life under lockdown, impact of pandemic on global football and more He said as these employees are issued passes by the Delhi government, despite heavy police presence at the inter-state borders, the authorities in Haryana have to allow them. "The Delhi government should not issue passes and make arrangements for their stay in the national capital," he said. Vij said he has directed Haryana's Director General of Police to completely seal off the borders with Delhi and ensure anyone, who is not authorised, does not enter the state. On Delhi employees who travel to Haryana using passes, he said, "If the Kejriwal government does not stop issuing these passes and make arrangements for their stay, we may be forced to think about the next course of action".

Kejriwal should arrange stay of Delhi govt employees from Haryana: Anil Vij

<p>Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Saturday hit out at the Congress and the Shiv Sena amid talks of the two parties forming the government in Maharashtra, saying that they have different ideologies and would never be successful.</p>

<p>"They have been exposed because of their greed for power. Congress and Shiv Sena always have done politics against each other and opposed each other's ideologies," Vij told reporters here.</p>

<p>Commenting on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Vij said: "He is misleading the country for some time. He is the factory of speaking lies. He never presented any facts."</p>

<p>The Congress and the NCP are making efforts to form a non-BJP government in Maharashtra where the President's Rule was imposed earlier this week.</p>

<p>The three parties have prepared a draft for their common minimum programme (CMP).</p>

<p>The Shiv Sena and the BJP, who fought the polls together, could not form the government due to differences over power-sharing.</p>

<p>The BJP emerged as the single-largest party in the state with 105 seats in 288-member assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44.</p>


Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Saturday hit out at the Congress and the Shiv Sena amid talks of the two parties forming the government in Maharashtra, saying that they have different ideologies and would never be successful.

Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Saturday hit out at the Congress and the Shiv Sena amid talks of the two parties forming the government in Maharashtra, saying that they have different ideologies and would never be successful. "They have been exposed because of their greed for power. Congress and Shiv Sena always have done politics against each other and opposed each other's ideologies," Vij told reporters here. Commenting on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Vij said: "He is misleading the country for some time. He is the factory of speaking lies. He never presented any facts." The Congress and the NCP are making efforts to form a non-BJP government in Maharashtra where the President's Rule was imposed earlier this week. The three parties have prepared a draft for their common minimum programme (CMP). The Shiv Sena and the BJP, who fought the polls together, could not form the government due to differences over power-sharing. The BJP emerged as the single-largest party in the state with 105 seats in 288-member assembly followed by Shiv Sena 56, NCP 54 and Congress 44.

Congress-Shiv Sena coming together in Maharashtra for greed of power: Haryana Minister Anil Vij

<p>Wrestler Sushil Kumar on Wednesday expressed his solidarity with Bajrang Punia and said that the government should felicitate athletes to set a good example.</p>

<p>"Firstly, I would like to extend <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/wrestling-federation-of-india-recommends-bajrang-punia-and-vinesh-phogat-for-rajeev-khel-ratna-award-214365&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiagaXYoIfjAhWKuY8KHbKHD_4QFjACegQIDhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2HohaSaXBokCaVaXijam-Q">Punia's </a>statement. He's like my small brother, we should all stand in solidarity with the national level athlete," Kumar told ANI.</p>

<p>"He should be given respect by the government. Haryana policy set the benchmark earlier on how to treat the athletes. I would like to say that the government should hold a ceremony to felicitate the athletes," he added.</p>

<p>Kumar said players do a lot of hard work and they should be felicitated to set a good example among the budding athletes.</p>

<p>"Athletes do a lot of hard work and if you felicitate the players, it would prove to be a good incentive for the budding athletes in the country. Everyone is standing together with Bajrang Punia," Kumar said.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Punia had said that he will return the prize money if athletes continue to be disrespected by the state government of Haryana.</p>

<p>"I will return my prize money if the players did not get respect. The government has cancelled the award ceremony and they are directly transferring the curtailed amount to athlete's account. I think the sports policy made by the government is totally bad," <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/bajrang-punia-first-indian-wrestler-to-fight-at-new-yorks-iconic-madison-square-213876&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiagaXYoIfjAhWKuY8KHbKHD_4QFjAAegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2lYWSMCR6lufrxIfZAfn9_">Punia </a>told reporters.</p>

<p>The wrestler, who hails from Haryana, on Tuesday had tweeted against the sports policy of the state government for curtailing the winning amount of the sportsperson.</p>

<p>Facing criticism from the gold medalist, Haryana sports minister Anil Vij on Wednesday claimed that his government has always given the biggest prize money as compared to the other states.</p>

<p>"We have not insulted any sportsmen in the state. In fact, we give them the highest winning amount in India. We give them the best job opportunities," Vij told reporters.</p>

<p>However, Punia further slammed the government, saying that it did not fulfil the promise of giving jobs to players.</p>

<p>"I want to ask the Sports Minister of Haryana that whom's sports policy are you talking about. How many jobs have you offered to players?," Punia asked.</p>


Wrestler Sushil Kumar on Wednesday expressed his solidarity with Bajrang Punia and said that the government should felicitate athletes to set a good example. "Firstly, I would like to extend Punia's statement.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar on Wednesday expressed his solidarity with Bajrang Punia and said that the government should felicitate athletes to set a good example. "Firstly, I would like to extend Punia's statement. He's like my small brother, we should all stand in solidarity with the national level athlete," Kumar told ANI. "He should be given respect by the government. Haryana policy set the benchmark earlier on how to treat the athletes. I would like to say that the government should hold a ceremony to felicitate the athletes," he added. Kumar said players do a lot of hard work and they should be felicitated to set a good example among the budding athletes. "Athletes do a lot of hard work and if you felicitate the players, it would prove to be a good incentive for the budding athletes in the country. Everyone is standing together with Bajrang Punia," Kumar said. Earlier in the day, Punia had said that he will return the prize money if athletes continue to be disrespected by the state government of Haryana. "I will return my prize money if the players did not get respect. The government has cancelled the award ceremony and they are directly transferring the curtailed amount to athlete's account. I think the sports policy made by the government is totally bad," Punia told reporters. The wrestler, who hails from Haryana, on Tuesday had tweeted against the sports policy of the state government for curtailing the winning amount of the sportsperson. Facing criticism from the gold medalist, Haryana sports minister Anil Vij on Wednesday claimed that his government has always given the biggest prize money as compared to the other states. "We have not insulted any sportsmen in the state. In fact, we give them the highest winning amount in India. We give them the best job opportunities," Vij told reporters. However, Punia further slammed the government, saying that it did not fulfil the promise of giving jobs to players. "I want to ask the Sports Minister of Haryana that whom's sports policy are you talking about. How many jobs have you offered to players?," Punia asked.

Prize money row: Sushil Kumar backs Bajrang Punia

<p>Haryana on Tuesday became the fourth state to announce a ban on the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed &quot;Padmaavat&quot;.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Haryana minister Anil Vij confirmed the decision after a meeting with the cabinet.</p>

<p>Earlier, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan were the other three states to put up the ban.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">CM earlier said we will take decision after censor board passes it. In this meeting, I said it should be banned in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Haryana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Haryana</a> keeping in view law &amp; order situation in state. Cabinet supported this &amp; we decided it will be banned in Haryana: Anil Vij, Haryana Minister on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Padmaavat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Padmaavat</a> <a href="https://t.co/GNJZSI0Mvb">pic.twitter.com/GNJZSI0Mvb</a></p>
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<p>However, Haryana Chief Minister&nbsp;Manohar Lal Khattar had earlier said the government will take a decision after watching the movie.</p>

<p>&quot;Padmaavat&quot;, which was earlier named as&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmavat-finally-gets-release-date-may-clash-with-padman-28763">Padmavati, is scheduled to hit theatres on January 25</a> after it was cleared by <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-cuts-proposed-on-padmavati-only-5-modifications-says-central-board-of-filmcertification-28132">Central Board of Film Certification</a>&nbsp;(CBFC) in December.</p>

<p>The board had asked for several&nbsp;modifications, including a change in the title.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmavat-wont-release-in-gujarat-madhya-pradesh-29351">Padmavat won&#39;t release in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh</a></strong></p>

<p>Rajasthan, where the protests against the film are loudest,&nbsp;demanded a nationwide ban on the movie.</p>

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<p>Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor,&nbsp;&quot;Padmaavat&quot; is based on character Padmavati which was first mentioned in a&nbsp;16th-century poem Padmaavat by Malik Muhammad Jayasi.</p>

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Haryana has become the fourth state to ban the movie after Gujarat, Rajasthan and MP

Haryana on Tuesday became the fourth state to announce a ban on the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed "Padmaavat". Haryana minister Anil Vij confirmed the decision after a meeting with the cabinet. Earlier, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan were the other three states to put up the ban. CM earlier said we will take decision after censor board passes it. In this meeting, I said it should be banned in #Haryana keeping in view law & order situation in state. Cabinet supported this & we decided it will be banned in Haryana: Anil Vij, Haryana Minister on #Padmaavat pic.twitter.com/GNJZSI0Mvb — ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2018 × However, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar had earlier said the government will take a decision after watching the movie. "Padmaavat", which was earlier named as Padmavati, is scheduled to hit theatres on January 25 after it was cleared by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in December. The board had asked for several modifications, including a change in the title. Also read: Padmavat won't release in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan, where the protests against the film are loudest, demanded a nationwide ban on the movie. Dholpur: Rajput Karni Sena protest against #Padmaavat movie, Sena chief Lokendra Singh Kalvi says, 'want nothing less than nation-wide ban on the movie' #Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/cNP0s49oBH — ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2018 × Starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, "Padmaavat" is based on character Padmavati which was first mentioned in a 16th-century poem Padmaavat by Malik Muhammad Jayasi.

Haryana becomes fourth state to ban 'Padmaavat'

<p>Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has said that demonetisation was a &quot;tragedy&quot; and a &quot;thoughtless act&quot; by the government.</p>

<p>&quot;Demonetisation is a tragedy. We stand with millions of honest Indians, whose lives &amp; livelihoods were destroyed by PM&rsquo;s thoughtless act,&quot; he said in a tweet posted on Wednesday, on the first anniversary of demonetisation.</p>

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<p>He also used a Hindi couplet to attack the central government.</p>

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<p>Gandhi will visit Surat in Gujarat today to participate in a candle-light vigil there as part of the Opposition parties&#39; &quot;Black Day&quot; protest.</p>

<p>Congress and other Opposition parties have decided to observe November 8, the date when Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year announced demonetisation, as &quot;Black Day&quot;.</p>

<p>Gandhi&#39;s decision to take part in the protest in Gujarat is significant as the state is going to polls next month.</p>

<p>On the eve of the demonetisation anniversary, former prime minister <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-repeat-was-organised-loot-and-legalised-plunder-manmohan-singh-on-demonetisation-23656">Manmohan Singh attacked the&nbsp;BJP-led central government</a> on Tuesday, terming the note ban&nbsp;as &quot;organised loot&quot; and &quot;legalised plunder&quot;.</p>

<p>Hitting out at the Congress for observing the Demonetisation anniversary as Black Day, Haryana minister Anil Vij has said, &quot;only those parties which have black money left with them&quot; will observe November 8, the first anniversary of demonetisation, as &quot;black day&quot;.</p>

<p>He added that November 8 can be observed as &quot;black day&quot; for the Congress which was involved in scams of around Rs 12 lakh crore.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He praised his government for implementing Demonetisation and said that the &quot;revolutionary step&quot; can only be taken by a strong government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He claimed that Demonetisation has not only promoted cashless payment system but it has also led to an increase in the number of taxpayers.&nbsp;</p>

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Gandhi will visit Surat in Gujarat today to participate in a candle-light vigil there as part of the Opposition parties' 'Black Day' protest

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi has said that demonetisation was a "tragedy" and a "thoughtless act" by the government. "Demonetisation is a tragedy. We stand with millions of honest Indians, whose lives & livelihoods were destroyed by PM’s thoughtless act," he said in a tweet posted on Wednesday, on the first anniversary of demonetisation. Demonetisation is a tragedy. We stand with millions of honest Indians, whose lives & livelihoods were destroyed by PM’s thoughtless act. — Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) November 8, 2017 × He also used a Hindi couplet to attack the central government. Demonetisation is a tragedy. We stand with millions of honest Indians, whose lives & livelihoods were destroyed by PM’s thoughtless act. — Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) November 8, 2017 × Gandhi will visit Surat in Gujarat today to participate in a candle-light vigil there as part of the Opposition parties' "Black Day" protest. Congress and other Opposition parties have decided to observe November 8, the date when Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year announced demonetisation, as "Black Day". Gandhi's decision to take part in the protest in Gujarat is significant as the state is going to polls next month. On the eve of the demonetisation anniversary, former prime minister Manmohan Singh attacked the BJP-led central government on Tuesday, terming the note ban as "organised loot" and "legalised plunder". Hitting out at the Congress for observing the Demonetisation anniversary as Black Day, Haryana minister Anil Vij has said, "only those parties which have black money left with them" will observe November 8, the first anniversary of demonetisation, as "black day". He added that November 8 can be observed as "black day" for the Congress which was involved in scams of around Rs 12 lakh crore. He praised his government for implementing Demonetisation and said that the "revolutionary step" can only be taken by a strong government. He claimed that Demonetisation has not only promoted cashless payment system but it has also led to an increase in the number of taxpayers.

Demonetisation a tragedy, thoughtless act: Rahul Gandhi

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