Vijayawada: The proposed introduction of Rs 2,000 currency notes would be like falling from the frying pan into the fire, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said today and called for a debate on the move.
“I do not understand if RBI has any technical reasons (for coming out with the new value note). If so, it should tell us,” he said at a press conference here.
He wondered if the Rs 2,000 currency notes were necessary and, if not, why were they being printed.
“I think it will not come. Some people are deliberately trying to mislead people,” the Chief Minister observed.
“If indeed it comes, it will be like falling from the frying pan into the fire. It should not happen. The government should once for all put a full stop to it. If at all, you may release it as a temporary measure and then withdraw. There should be a debate on this,” he said.
“If Rs 2,000 note had to be printed, it should be limited (in number) and should have surveillance. A Rs 200 is sufficient when you have banks and cheques. The Rs 2,000 note may be needed only if there are no banks,” he maintained.
The government should take steps to ensure Rs 2,000 note is not in circulation during election time and that it is not hoarded, Naidu added.
PTI