The latest heartbreaking news in a series of the government’s decision to scrap ₹500 and ₹1000 notes rage on social media, the chasm between information and the country’s means to consume the same has created mayhem on ground. is that a newborn in Govandi, Mumbai died after his parents attempted to deposit the cash in the hospital in ₹500 notes, and the hospital refused to accept the same. Consequently, the doctors also refused to treat the baby.
Reportedly, while the doctor extended Kiran some preliminary care, she refused to provide any further treatment to the mother, or the premature infant, until Rs 6000 was deposited in the hospital. With ATMs shut, the family had no way to withdraw that amount of money in currency denomination of ₹100. They went back and a day later, the baby’s condition worsened. He was rushed to another doctor but died waiting for their turn.
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