What about my vegetables and fruits? Purchasing daily goods biggest problem for aam aadmi

Vegetable vendors, pharmacy shops, grocers all deal in cash and in panic refused to accept Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency

Early Wednesday morning the biggest concern for the common man was purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables along with everyday grocery items as vendors across the country refused to accept Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes after the government rendered the two denomination notes as invalid.

Most of the people did not have many  notes of Rs 100 denomination, which made them rush to the ATMs. 

Vegetable vendors, pharmacy shops, grocers refused to accept Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency on Wednesday. This has become a major problem for the people to manage their daily expenses. Panic-stricken citizens across cities rushed to ATMs,  as word spread that the Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes in their wallets may not be accepted by shopkeepers anymore.

Even though neighbourhood corner stores were not part of the government list to accept the demonetised currency, many loyal shoppers were spotted racing to grocery shops to stock up their kitchens.

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