In Pictures: A Week of Long Lines and ‘Demon’-etisation Distress

The PM’s decision to ban 500 and 1,000 rupee notes has impacted the daily lives of people.

In the aftermath of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetisation policy, long queues and sleepless nights have knocked on the doors of millions.

The past week has been long drawn and exhausting, with the currency ban affecting the day-to-day lives of people.

While some stories that have come out of this week are testament to the resilience of the Indian populace, several others are of hardships, suffering and lives that could have been saved.

Take a look at India this week, in the wake of the currency ban.