This currency ban is a bold and brave step for the Minister. it is a bitter bill to swallow at the beginning as can be evidenced by the poor Indian population even missing work to line up at ATMs to get cash. but it the long run it will be beneficial in abolishing corruption. surprise ban on most currency in circulation in India, a bold attack on corruption that crippled business at stores and markets around the country as millions scrambled for cash to meet even basic needs