Note ban 'successful political coup': French economist Sorman

Globally acclaimed French economist Guy Sorman has described demonetisation as a "successful political coup", although it failed to meet the objective of weeding out corruption for which more steps are needed.

"Demonetisation was a successful political coup which was heavily applauded by a majority of the Indian people. The government showed it was serious about corruption," Sorman told

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