Demonetisation anniversary: How social media erupted after PM Modi's announcement last year

NEW DELHI: Taking the nation by surprise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on November last year announced demonetisation of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight, making these notes invalid in a major assault on black money, fake currency and corruption. As soon the news came into light, social media was flooded with funny memes and jokes. Check out some of them here:

Exclusive pics of Black Money hoarders after Govt. banned Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes. pic.twitter.com/byvtmSMVND

— चार लोग (@WoCharLog) November 8, 2016

One of many usages of #BlackMoney notes pic.twitter.com/iyonvvoPbh — Vetranary ? (@vetranary) November 8, 2016

After returning their awards...now writers, directors, intellectuals etc will return their 500 & 1000 Rs notes in protest.. #BlackMoney

— Paresh Rawal Fan (@Babu_Bhaiyaa) November 8, 2016

A Scene right out of @shankarshanmugh & @superstarrajini #Sivaji Is now a Reality !! Rs 500 and Rs 1000 ! pic.twitter.com/fnyWPbcWzP — SS Music (@SSMusicTweet) November 8, 2016

For the first time Whatsapp news didn't turn out to be a rumour. Rs. 2000 note is a real thing.

— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) November 8, 2016

500 and 1000 notes banned in India. Sharad Pawar devastated. — SAGAR (@sagarcasm) November 8, 2016

#BlackMoney Modi played the TRUMP card ????

An poori india ???????? Hillary hai ????@narendramodi Salute sir — R@j (@raj_speak) November 8, 2016

Trump: I am going to hog the limelight today.. Modi: Bro, please..!! ✋ ????????????#BlackMoney #ElectionDay — Swami Brahmachitta (@Brahmachitt) November 8, 2016

Rs 500 and 1000 Rupee notes stand Abolished. Superb step takn by Modi Govt agnst Terrorism n #BlackMoney. Holders #BlackMoneyMatters Jai Ho pic.twitter.com/1m7nqIs44t

— Priyanku Bhatnagar (@priyankooo) November 8, 2016